Mexican Buñuelos Recipe
Bring the festive spirit of Christmas and New Year’s into your kitchen with these delightful Mexican Buñuelos! These crispy and sweet fried dough delights, sprinkled with a dash of cinnamon sugar, will add joy to your celebrations.
Ingredients:
For the Buñuelos:
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour (32 WW points)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 3/4 cup of lukewarm water
- 4 tablespoons of oil plus more for frying (16 WW points)
For the Sweet Cinnamon Topping:
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar (24 WW points)
- 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon
Instructions:
For the Buñuelos:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the warm water and 4 tablespoons of oil, blending until the dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a clean surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth, then shape into a ball and let rest under a kitchen towel for 30 minutes.
- Prepare a plate with paper towels, pour frying oil into a large pan, and mix the cinnamon sugar topping. Keep ready.
- Cut the dough into 8 even pieces, roll into balls, then flatten into 8 to 10-inch circles using a floured rolling pin. Lay them out without stacking to avoid sticking.
- Heat oil to 350°F and fry each dough piece for 60 seconds, flipping once, until golden. Drain and coat generously with cinnamon sugar.
For the Sweet Cinnamon Topping:
- Stir together sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl until well combined.
Notes:
- To maintain crunchiness, store the Buñuelos at room temperature under a paper towel for up to 3 days. Avoid airtight containers or refrigeration, as this may alter the texture. They’ll still be delicious but may lose some of that signature crispiness!
Weight Watchers Points:
- Total WW points for the entire recipe: 72 points
- Servings: 8
- WW points per serving: 9 points
Enjoy your Weight Watchers-friendly Mexican Buñuelos!