Buñuelos
Crispy, golden fried dough balls and strips, lightly sweetened and perfect for snacking or dessert.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 6g

ComfortingFestiveLatin AmericanEggCrispySoftHolidayCasual gathering
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
- 2
Beat milk and egg together, then stir into dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- 3
Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead gently for 2 minutes.
- 4
Divide dough into small balls and roll some into strips.
- 5
Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Fry dough pieces in batches until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
- 7
Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- Large bowl
- Whisk
- Rolling pin
- Deep pot
- Slotted spoon
- Paper towels
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