Holiday Dessert: Bunuelos

For a festive dessert, Mazola has baked some amazing options! Try these Bunuelos if you’re looking for something sweet that’s easy to share with friends! —Vita Daily

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon Fleischmann’s® Baking Powder
• 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons Mazola® Vegetable Oil
• 1/2 cup milk
• Approximately 1 quart Mazola® Corn Oil
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Combine flour, baking powder, 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar and salt in a large bowl; set aside.
2. Beat egg in a medium mixing bowl. Add 2 Tablespoons oil slowly, then milk, blending well to combine. 
3. Gradually stir egg mixture into flour mixture. Dough will be dry. Knead on a lightly floured surface until dough is smooth and elastic, about 3 to 5 minutes. Cover; let dough rest 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Divide the dough in small portions, about 1-inch in diameter. Shape into balls; then flatten on a floured surface. Using a rolling pin, extend each portion and then stretch by hand to form a thin, almost transparent disc.
5. Pour oil to a 2-inch depth in a large fry pan. Heat oil to 360 to 370°F. Fry flattened discs a few at a time until puffed and golden brown, about 20 seconds per side. Drain on paper towels. Combine 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over bunuelos while still hot.
6. Bunuelos can be frozen in an airtight container. Reheat in 250°F oven for 5 minutes and sprinkle with more cinnamon and sugar, if desired.