Bunuelos

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
• 4  eggs 
• 2 cups flour all-purpose
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
• 1 cup sugar white

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• paper towels

Directions

1. In a large bowl combine eggs with 1/4 cup sugar and beat until thick and lemon-colored.
2. Add the oil.
3. Combine separately 1-1/2 cups of the flour, the baking powder and the salt. Gradually add this to the egg mixture and beat well.
4. Turn dough out onto a floured board (use remaining 1/2 cup flour) and knead thoroughly until dough is smooth.
5. Shape dough into sixteen balls.
6. Roll each one into a circle about 5 inches in diameter.
7. Let stand uncovered on waxed paper for about 10 minutes.
8. Heat oil in a deep fry pan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry circles until golden brown, turning once.
9. Drain on paper towels.
10. Sprinkle with sugar/cinnamon mixture. Store airtight.