Bunuelos Recipe

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Bunuelos
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Make syrup first.
  2. Syrup:-
  3. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan
  4. Heat, stirring, until the sugar has dissolved
  5. Simmer until the mixture has reduced to a light syrup
  6. Remove & discard the spices
  7. Keep warm while you make the bunuelos or make ahead & warm when bunuelos are ready
  8. Bunuelos:-
  9. Sift the flour, salt & baking powder into a bowl
  10. Stir in the sugar
  11. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs & the milk together until well blended
  12. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients
  13. Beat in the melted butter to make a soft dough
  14. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured board & knead it until it is smooth & elastic
  15. Divide the dough into 18 equal pieces
  16. Shape into balls & with your hands, flatten into discs about 3/4 inches thick
  17. Use the floured handle of a wooden spoon to poke a hole in the center of each bunuelo
  18. Pour oil into a deep frying pan or use a deep fryer & heat to 375 degrees
  19. Fry the bunuelos in batches, taking care not to overcrowd the pan, until they are puffy & golden brown on both sides
  20. Lift out with a slotted spoon & drain on paper towels
  21. Dust the warm bunuelos with sugar & serve with the syrup
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 118.88 Kcal (498 kJ)
Calories from fat 3.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.42g 1%
Cholesterol 10.47mg 3%
Sodium 77.27mg 3%
Potassium 79mg 2%
Total Carbs 26.98g 9%
Sugars 16.11g 64%
Dietary Fiber 0.42g 2%
Protein 1.95g 4%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 41.5mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 149.21 Kcal (625 kJ)
Calories from fat 4.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.52g 1%
Cholesterol 13.14mg 3%
Sodium 96.98mg 3%
Potassium 99.16mg 2%
Total Carbs 33.87g 9%
Sugars 20.22g 64%
Dietary Fiber 0.53g 2%
Protein 2.45g 4%
Iron 0.5mg 2%
Calcium 52mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.3
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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