How I Make Buñuelos #cooking

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour offers more fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

Honey is a natural sweetener with a lower glycemic index.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

Start by making cinnamon tea with cinnamon sticks and anise seeds in boiling water for about 10 minutes.

Strain the cinnamon tea after steeping.

In a mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 cup of lard or shortening.

Carefully add the hot cinnamon tea to the dry ingredients, starting with a spoon to avoid burns.

If the dough becomes too sticky, add more flour until it comes together.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until it feels tacky but workable.

Divide the dough into 12 to 15 balls and let them rest.

Prepare a cinnamon sugar mixture in a pie plate with 2 cups of sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.

Roll out the dough balls on a floured surface, ensuring they are thin.

Preheat a large shallow pan with about a half inch of oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Fry each rolled dough piece in the hot oil, pressing it down to keep it flat and flipping until golden brown.

Drain the fried buñuelos on a baking sheet and coat them with the cinnamon sugar mixture while still warm.

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