Christmas Bunuelos
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A Latin-American tradition, some Bunuelos are served as sweets, while others are filled with Salted Cod (Bacalao), or chopped beef. Any way you make them, they’re simply delicious.
Christmas Bunuelos
Author: Epicurus.com Kitchens
Recipe type: Desserts
Serves: 40
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 Cups flour
- 1/4 Cup oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 Cup water
- sugar and cinnamon mixture
Instructions
- Sift all dry ingredients together. Slowly add water and a little oil.
- Turn onto a lightly floured board and knead until dough is smooth and elastic.
- Divide into about 40 small balls; roll out into approxi- mately 4" to 6" circles.
- Fry in very hot oil (hot and deep) until delicately browned on both sides.
- Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar, mixed.
Notes
Christmas Bunuelos are a tradition throughout the Spanish/Latin American world. Some are made as desserts, as shown here, others are filled with such things as Bacalao (salted cod), or other meats or fish. Either way, they are a delicious treat for the season.
