Ingredients
1 tsp cinnamon, ground
1 tsp baking powder
4 cup flour
1/4 cup oil
1 tsp salt
2 tsp sugar
1 cup water
1 each sugar & cinnamon mixture
Directions
From : SAM WARING
Sift all dry ingredients together. Slowly add water and a little
oil. Turn onto a lightly floured board and knead until dough is
smooth and elastic. Divide into about 40 small balls; roll out into
approximately 4" to 6" circles. Fry in very hot oil (hot and deep)
until delicately browned on both sides. Drain on paper towels and
sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar mixed.
~-- Eats, a Folk History of Texas Foods by Linck and Roach
Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Christmas; Holiday
The History of Recipes
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We hope you enjoy this Christmas Bunuelos recipe.
