Buñuelos Recipe

Buñuelos, golden fried Mexican fritters topped with cinnamon-sugar, are a holiday delicacy that’s impossible to resist. You’ll come back to this buñuelos recipe time and time again.

What Are Buñuelos?

Buñuelos are dough fritters covered in cinnamon and sugar. The dough balls are usually flattened into discs before frying. The dessert, which has Mexican and Spanish origins, is frequently served during the Christmas season and on New Year’s with piloncillo syrup .

Buñuelos Ingredients

Buñuelos come together easily with ingredients you likely already have on hand. These are the ingredients you’ll need for this buñuelos recipe:

• Eggs : These buñuelos start with four large eggs.
• Sugar : You’ll need ¼ cup white sugar for the dough, plus another cup for the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
• Oil : Just a teaspoon of vegetable oil goes into the dough, but you’ll need another cup for frying.
• Flour : All-purpose flour adds structure and helps hold the dough together.
• Baking powder : Baking powder acts as a leavener, which means it helps the dough rise.
• Salt : A pinch of salt enhances the overall flavor, but it won’t make your buñuelos taste salty.
• Cinnamon : Cinnamon (mixed with sugar) gives the buñuelos their signature warm and cozy flavor.

How to Make Buñuelos

You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make buñuelos at home:

1. Beat the wet ingredients together, then add the dry ingredients.
2. Turn the dough out and knead until smooth. Roll the dough into balls.
3. Shape each ball into a 5-inch circle. Let stand for 10 minutes.
4. Fry until golden brown, then sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.

How to Store Buñuelos

It’s best to eat buñuelos right away so they maintain their texture. If you have leftovers, though, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams