Fried Sweet Puffs (Bunuelos) Recipe

Name: Fried Sweet Puffs (Bunuelos)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 13 whole eggs; ⅓ cup milk; ⅔ teaspoon baking powder; 2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour; ¼ cup butter; ¼ cup cinnamon sugar; ⅔ teaspoon salt; glaze; 4 ounces butter; 1 cup sugar; ½ cup bacardi rum; ¼ cup water; dusting powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 13 whole eggs
⅓ cup milk
⅔ teaspoon baking powder
2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup butter
¼ cup cinnamon sugar
⅔ teaspoon salt
glaze
4 ounces butter
1 cup sugar
½ cup bacardi rum
¼ cup water
dusting powdered sugar

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Directions.
2
Mix flour, baking powder together in a large bowl.
3
Add sugar and salt and mix.
4
Add butter to bowl, and use a fork to crumble the mixture, making sure to mix in the butter evenly.
5
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and add milk to bowl and mix.
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Add mixture to the large bowl with flour mixture, and mix.
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Sprinkle flour on a flat kneading board and knead the dough until smooth.
8
Break off small pieces of dough and roll into balls.
9
Heat pan with canola oil, and fry balls until golden brown, frying on all sides.
10
Drain on paper towels, and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.
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You may optionally add glaze to the bunuelos for extra sweetness.
12
Prepare the glaze by melting butter in a saucepan.
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Add the sugar, water, and rum and slowly bring to a boil.
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Then reduce to medium, and let cook for 10 minutes Let cool.
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Pour glaze over bunuelos and allow them to absorb the glaze for about an hour.
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Serve using serving plate and enjoy!

839

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 13 whole eggs, ⅓ cup milk, ⅔ teaspoon baking powder, 2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Fried Sweet Puffs (Bunuelos) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fried Sweet Puffs (Bunuelos)

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