Buñuelos Recipe
1 Hr(s) 30 Min(s) (incl. standing)
1 Hr(s) Prep
30 Min(s) Cook
Make dessert delectable this evening with our sweet and tasty Buñuelos Recipe. This Buñuelos Recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends!
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12 servings
Original recipe yields 12 servings
2-3/4 cups flour, divided
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
1 Tbsp. butter, melted
3/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. lukewarm water, divided
1/2 tsp. ground Mexican cinnamon (canela)
2 cups oil
Let's Make It
1
Reserve 2 Tbsp. flour. Combine remaining flour with 1 Tbsp. sugar, baking powder and salt on clean work surface; make 10-inch well in center. Whisk egg, butter and 3/4 cup water until blended. Pour small amount into center of flour mixture; knead until blended. Gradually add remaining egg mixture, kneading after each addition until blended. Continue to knead dough until smooth and elastic. Divide dough into 12 pieces; roll each into ball. Place in large bowl; cover with damp towel. Let stand 30 min.
2
Microwave caramels and remaining water in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min. or until caramels are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 30 sec. Repeat in separate microwaveable bowl with chocolate and COOL WHIP. Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon.
3
Heat oil in large deep skillet to 375ºF. Meanwhile, re-moisten kitchen towel; squeeze out excess water. Place towel on work surface, then place 1-1/2-qt. round casserole on center of towel. Bring short ends of towel together over bowl, then tie together. Turn casserole upside down. Place 1 ball of dough on lightly floured surface; roll into 4-inch round. Place dough on covered casserole; use hands to carefully stretch dough (over bowl) to 8-inch round.
4
Add dough round to hot oil; cook 2 min. or until golden brown on both sides, turning and carefully pressing dough into oil with slotted spoon after 1 min. Remove buñuelo from oil; drain on paper towels. Immediately sprinkle both sides with some of the cinnamon sugar. Repeat with remaining dough rounds.
5
Serve buñuelos with caramel and chocolate sauces.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
Size Wise
Save room for this special-occasion dessert by planning ahead. For example, watch portions and choose lower-fat foods beforehand.
Tip 2
Note
When stretching each dough round over prepared bowl, be careful to not tear the dough. It helps to rotate the bowl while stretching the dough into the 8-inch round. Also, when frying the buñuelos, the dough is pressed into the hot oil with the slotted spoon to help keep it immersed in the hot oil for even frying. Be careful to avoid bursting any bubbles on the dough since that would cause the oil to seep inside the buñuelos making them greasy.
Tip 3
How to Make Smaller Buñuelos
Prepare recipe as directed, dividing and rolling dough into 16 balls instead of 8 balls.
Nutrition
Calories
330
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g
21%
Saturated Fat 3.5g
18%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20mg
7%
Sodium 180mg
8%
Total Carbohydrates 44g
16%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars 21g
42%
Protein 4g
8%
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
4%
Iron
8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
12 servings
* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.
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