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Mexican Buñuelos de Viento (Pillow-Style)

Mexican Buñuelos de Viento (Pillow-Style) are irresistible!


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  • Author: nomadplates
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 pieces 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Crispy, golden fried pastries dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with honey.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter (melted)
  • Oil (for frying)
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)
  • Honey or syrup (for drizzle)

Instructions

  1. Mix flour, baking powder, sugar, eggs, milk, and melted butter into a soft dough.
  2. Roll dough into a thin sheet and cut into squares or rectangles.
  3. Heat oil to 350°F in a deep pan.
  4. Fry dough pieces until puffed and golden brown on both sides.
  5. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  6. Dust generously with powdered sugar.
  7. Drizzle lightly with honey or syrup before serving warm.

Notes

  • Ensure the oil is at the right temperature for optimal frying.
  • Serve warm for the best taste and texture.
  • <liExperiment with different toppings like chocolate or fruit syrup.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 buñuelo
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg