Buñuelos (Sweet French-style fritters)

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the eggs with 1/4 cup of sugar, and whisk until you have a thick, pale yellow mixture. ≈ 4 min
2. Then, add the oil paint. ≈ 3 min
3. Combine 1 1/2 cups of flour, baking powder, and salt. ≈ 4 min
4. Then, gradually add this mixture to the egg-based preparation, mixing well. ≈ 4 min
5. Spread the dough on a floured board (use the remaining 1/2 cup of flour) and knead it carefully until it forms a smooth dough. ≈ 10 min
6. Form the dough into 16 balls. ≈ 10 min
7. Roll each ball to form a circle with a diameter of approximately 13 cm. ≈ 10 min
8. Let it rest, uncovered, for about 10 minutes. ⏱ 10 min
9. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer at 175 °C (350 °F). ⏱ ≈ 8 min
10. Fry the dough slices until they are golden brown, turning them once. ⏱ ≈ 8 min
11. Drain on absorbent paper. ≈ 2 min
12. Mix the cinnamon with 1 cup of sugar. ≈ 4 min
13. Sprinkle the fried dough with the sugar and cinnamon mixture. ≈ 2 min
14. Store in an airtight container. ≈ 3 min