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Mexican Bunuelos
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 24
My mom used to make these every year with her Spanish class students. We LOVE them! Kind of a mexican version of elephant ears, but different. VERY addicting! This makes a lot, so you may want to cut the recipe in half.
Ingredients:
4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup milk
4 tablespoons butter
oil (for frying)
cinnamon-sugar mixture
Directions:
1. In large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. In smaller bowl, beat eggs and milk. Add this gradually, beating, to flour mixture.
2. Add a half a stick melted butter, beat.
3. Place dough on floured surface and knead til silky and elastic.
4. Roll into balls or ropes, and flatten with the palm of your hand.
5. Fry in hot oil, (370ยบ), til golden.
6. Drain on paper towels.
7. Roll/toss in cinnamon/sugar mix.
By RecipeOfHealth.com