Now that Christmas is just around the corner, now is the perfect time to get ready for all the family gatherings! Since I am in the mood to experiment with new delicious recipes that I can incorporate during the Holiday festivities. I decided to dive into a new recipe from our neighbors to the South. I am talking about Mexican Buñuelos, which are crispy tortilla fritters or elephant ears and they are heavenly delicious. This recipe takes a bit of work, but like I said before, the results are beyond delicious.

Mexican Buñuelos

To make a batch of these delicious Mexican Buñelos, you will need: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 tablespoon white sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 eggs at room temperature, 1 teaspoon vegetable oil or melted butter at room temperature. To sprinkle the buñelos, you will need 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon white sugar.

To make the buñuelos, you need to do the following: First, in a large bowl combine: 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Make sure to combine all the ingredients well. Second, in the same bowl, form a space in the middle of the flour mixture and add the following: 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon sugar, oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and mix until the ingredients with your hands until everything is combined and the dough is thick and elastic. If the dough is not elastic and firm, add 1/4 cup of warm water at a time.

Next, cover the bowl with a damp towel for about 20-30 minutes. After 30 minutes, begin shaping the dough into small balls, about 5 inches in diameter. Turn dough balls out onto a floured surface and with a rolling pin, roll the dough balls into small a circle.

Next, heat about 1 cup of oil in a skillet to 350 degrees. Fry each circle for about 15 seconds on each side or until golden. Turn only once and drain excess oil on paper towels. In a small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle each buñelo with the mixture of sugar and cinnamon. Serve your buñelos with some whipped cream.

If you want to make an easier version of these Mexican Buñelos, all you need to do is fry thin tortillas and sprinkle them with some of the sugar and cinnamon mixtures. If you decided to make these delicious Mexican Buñuelos recipe, come back and let us know how you liked it by dropping us a note in the comment section below. If you share on social media tag us, we will be sure to re-share your amazing creations. Enjoy! Para nuestros amigos Latinos, pueden encontrar esta receta en Español en el sitio de Big Lots Latino aquí.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Big Lots Latino. All expressed opinions are 100% mine and not influenced by anything or anyone.

Mexican Buñuelos (Fritters)

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Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil or melted butter at room temperature
• To sprinkle the buñelos:
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon white sugar

Instructions

1. Procedure:
2. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Combine the ingredients well.
3. In the same bowl, form a space in the middle of the flour mixture and add 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon sugar, oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and mix well with hands until dough is thick and elastic. If the dough is not elastic and firm, add 1/4 cup of warm water at a time.
4. Cover the bowl with a damp towel for about 20-30 minutes. After 30 minutes, shaping the dough into small balls, about 5 inches in diameter.
5. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and with a rolling pin, roll the dough balls in a circle.
6. Heat about 1 cup of oil in a skillet to 350 degrees. Fry each circle for about 15 seconds on each side or until golden, turning just once. Drain on paper towels.
7. In a small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle each side with a mixture of sugar & cinnamon.
8. Serve your buñuelos with some whipped cream.