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Cinnamon sugar bunuelos

Name: Cinnamon sugar bunuelos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8 portions
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: 150 g plain flour; 0.5 tsp baking powder; 1 tbsp oil for dough; 80 ml warm water; 500 ml oil for frying; 50 g sugar; 1 tsp cinnamon

Cinnamon sugar bunuelos for a relaxed home table, with straightforward preparation and familiar ingredients.

Prep15 min

Cook15 min

Yield8 portions

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Editorial home-cooking adaptation · Not yet kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates; additional soaking, rising or chilling may apply. Read the complete method before starting.

Ingredients

8 portions

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Units are listed with each ingredient. 1 tbsp = 15 ml; 1 tsp = 5 ml. US cup measures are approximately 240 ml. Chef adaptations may retain source units. Scaling changes quantities, not cooking times. Ingredient ticks reset when the page reloads.

Let’s make it.

Mix flour and baking powder, add dough oil and water and knead to a smooth dough. Cover and rest 20 minutes.
Divide into eight balls and roll each very thinly on a lightly floured surface. Mix sugar and cinnamon separately.
Heat frying oil in a deep heavy pan to 175°C / 350°F, filling no more than halfway. Fry rounds one at a time about one minute per side until golden.
Drain briefly on a rack and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar while warm. Do not leave hot oil unattended.

A little kitchen note

A simplified home adaptation; allow 20 minutes dough resting.

Allergen notes

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A little nourishment.

Illustrative nutrition estimate · Per listed portion (1/8 of the recipe)

Energy: 617 kcal
Protein: 2.0 g
Carbs: 20.8 g
Fat: 59.4 g
Fibre: 0.6 g
Total sugar: 6.3 g
Sodium: 27 mg

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