Buñuelos de Viento

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add all-purpose flour to a bowl.
  2. 2Add granulated sugar to the bowl.
  3. 3Add baking powder to the bowl.
  4. 4Add salt to the bowl.
  5. 5Whisk the dry ingredients together.
  6. 6Make a well in the center of the flour.
  7. 7Crack 2 eggs into the well.
  8. 8Add water to the well.
  9. 9Whisk the wet ingredients in the well, incorporating some flour.
  10. 10Add melted butter to the mixture.
  11. 11Whisk again to combine.
  12. 12Add vanilla extract.
  13. 13Pour in milk.
  14. 14Whisk everything until a smooth batter is formed.
  15. 15For coating, add granulated sugar to a separate bowl.
  16. 16Add ground cinnamon to the sugar.
  17. 17Mix the sugar and cinnamon together with a spatula.
  18. 18Pour the sugar/cinnamon mixture onto a plate.
  19. 19Warm up the mold in hot oil for about 30 seconds.
  20. 20Place the warm mold on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
  21. 21Dip the mold into the batter, ensuring the mixture does not go over the top of the mold.
  22. 22Dip the batter-coated mold into the hot oil for about 10 seconds.
  23. 23Gently shake the mold to release the buñuelo into the oil.
  24. 24Fry until the buñuelo is a nice golden color.
  25. 25Remove the buñuelo from the oil.
  26. 26Coat the buñuelo with the sugar/cinnamon mixture on the plate.
  27. 27Serve the Buñuelos de Viento.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk
  • oil
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Equipment

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