Buñuelos con Miel de Piloncillo (Crisp Fried Discs in Cinnamon Syrup)
Thin, crackling fried dough discs drizzled with a cinnamon and dark sugar syrup, a Mexican Christmas favourite.
- Time1 hr
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.40 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, baking powder, salt and caster sugar. Beat the egg with the warm milk and melted butter, add to the flour and knead for 3 minutes into a smooth dough.
- 2
Cover the dough and rest for 30 minutes.
30 min - 3
Meanwhile, make the syrup. Simmer the muscovado, water, cinnamon and cloves for 15 minutes until slightly syrupy. Keep it warm.
15 min - 4
Divide the dough into 8. Roll each very thin, about 18 cm across, lifting and turning so it does not stick.
- 5
Heat the oil to about 180C. Fry one disc at a time for 1 minute each side until blistered, crisp and golden. Drain on kitchen paper.
- 6
Stack on plates and spoon over the warm syrup just before serving so they stay crisp.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.