Absolutely! Buñuelos are a beloved treat across Latin America, Spain, and the Philippines, with slight variations. In Mexican cuisine, buñuelos are typically crisp, thin, fried discs dusted with cinnamon sugar — often served around Christmas or New Year’s.
Here’s a traditional recipe for Mexican-style buñuelos:
🍩 Mexican Buñuelos (Crispy Cinnamon Sugar Fritters)
Ingredients (Makes about 12 buñuelos):
For the Dough:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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1 egg
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1/2 cup warm milk (more as needed)
For Frying:
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Vegetable oil (for deep frying, about 2–3 cups)
For the Topping:
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
🧑🍳 Instructions:
1. Make the Dough:
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
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Add melted butter, egg, and warm milk.
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Mix and knead into a soft dough (add a little extra milk or flour if needed).
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Knead for about 5–7 minutes until smooth.
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Cover the dough with a towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.
2. Divide & Roll:
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Divide the dough into 10–12 equal balls.
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On a floured surface, roll each ball out into a very thin circle (about 6–8 inches wide — thinner is crispier!).
3. Fry the Buñuelos:
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Heat about 1 inch of oil in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat (about 350°F/175°C).
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Fry each buñuelo one at a time until golden brown and crisp, about 30–60 seconds per side.
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Drain on paper towels.
4. Coat with Cinnamon Sugar:
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While still warm, sprinkle or dredge each buñuelo in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
🎄 Serving Suggestions:
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Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Delicious with hot chocolate, champurrado, or café de olla.
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Some regions drizzle them with piloncillo syrup (similar to a spiced brown sugar syrup).
💡 Tips:
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If you’re short on time, some people use flour tortillas as a shortcut — fry and coat the same way.
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Store in an airtight container at room temp for a couple of days — but they’re best fresh!
Let me know if you want a version from Colombia, Spain, or Filipino-style buñuelos (with cheese)!
