Nutty Bunuelos

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

Delicious fried treats my mother-in-law used to make.

Brief

Cook: 4 mins

Total: 4 mins

Servings: 15

Yield: 15 bunuelos

Nutty Bunuelos

Ingredients

2 eggs

1 ½ cups cake flour

1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

¼ teaspoon salt

1 quart oil for frying

or as needed

2 tablespoons honey

½ cup chopped walnuts

Chef John's Chicken a la King

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Whisk eggs together in a large bowl. Combine the cake flour confectioners' sugar and salt; gradually stir into the eggs to make a stiff dough.

Step 2

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large heavy skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Pinch off walnut sized pieces of dough and roll them out into thin circles on a lightly floured surface.

Step 3

Fry in hot oil for 3 to 4 minutes turning once to brown evenly on both sides. Drain on paper towels and cool. Drizzle honey over the tops and sprinkle with chopped nuts.

Nutritional Information

Nutty Bunuelos

Servings Per Recipe:15

Calories: 147.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.6g 5%

Carbohydrates: 14.1g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g 2%

Sugars: 3g

Fat: 9.3g 14%

Saturated Fat: 1.2g 6%

Cholesterol: 24.8mg 8%

Vitamin A Iu: 33.3IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.5mg 12%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 32.6mcg 8%

Calcium: 9.6mg 1%

Iron: 1.3mg 7%

Magnesium: 9.4mg 3%

Potassium: 42.4mg 1%

Sodium: 48.6mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 14%

Calories From Fat: 83.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.