2013: Cinnamon-Sugar Bunuelos

By pavaldez

Spanish Breakfast Pastry
Can use cocoa or powdered sugar in place of granulated sugar.

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup flour
• 4 large eggs
• Grated peel of 1 orange
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

1.In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water, the butter, brown sugar and salt over medium-high heat until it just begins to boil. Using a wooden spoon, stir in the flour until incorporated; remove from the heat. Stir for a minute, then beat in the eggs, 1 at a time, until the dough is glossy and smooth. Stir in the orange peel.

2.Fill a large saucepan with enough oil to reach a depth of 1 inch; heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350°. Working in batches of 10, drop in rounded teaspoonfuls of the dough and cook, turning, until golden, about 5 minutes per batch; using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.

3.In a brown paper bag, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Working in 4 to 5 batches, add the fritters and shake to coat.