Description
Mexican Bunuelos with Piloncillo Syrup are delightful, crispy pastries that bring warmth and sweetness to any occasion. These light and airy treats, dusted with sugar and drizzled with rich piloncillo syrup, create a symphony of flavors that evoke the spirit of festive celebrations. Perfect for gatherings or simply satisfying a sweet tooth, these bunuelos are sure to impress family and friends with their irresistible charm.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup piloncillo (or brown sugar)
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, eggs, and milk until smooth.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick and cut into circles.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry bunuelos until golden brown on both sides.
- In a saucepan, dissolve piloncillo in water over medium heat until slightly thickened.
- Drizzle warm syrup over fried bunuelos before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bunuelos (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg