Easy Vegan Mexican Buñuelos
Today we will be making Vegan Mexican Buñuelos. The most simple dessert you will ever make. No oven or special gadgets are required. The history of the Buñuelo is uncertain but research suggest they were brought to the country of Mexico by the Spaniards.
Can “Flour Tortillas” be made with this dough?
The beauty of this recipe is that you can make tortillas or buñuelos with the dough. Isn’t that awesome? Two recipes in one. This recipe makes six servings. I made very little because if I make a dozen I will eat the dozen😁. I mean who can resist right?
What Ingredients will I need to make Buñuelos?
The ingredients are simple I used Arrowhead Organic All Purpose Flour, Spectrum Organic All Vegetable Shortening, baking powder, a pinch of salt and a neutral frying oil such as vegetable or avocado. Personally I would go with a good vegetable oil as avocado oil is a little pricey and you will need just enough to fry the buñuelos. If you can find other uses for the vegetable oil it is even better so none of it goes to waste. May I suggest these awesome Enchiladas. Or you can also make this Vegan Menudo. You will see in the image above this paragraph baby buñuelos. I made those using cookie cutters. These work well for children are those of us watching our calorie intake. Same great flavor just in a smaller portion. Let’s begin shall we!
Vegan Mexican Buñuelos
Equipment
- Rolling Pin
- Mixing Bowl
- Stove
- Frying Pan
- Kitchen Towel
Ingredients
Sugar and Cinnamon Dust
- 1/4 Cup Organic Sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Organic Cinnamon
Buñuelo Dough
- 1 Cup All Purpose Flour
- 1/3 Cup Warm Water
- 1/4 Teaspoon Baking Powder
- 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Shortening
- Salt Pinch only
Instructions
Sugar and Cinnamon Dust
- Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a bowl then place on a large flat plate.
Making the Buñuelo Dough
- In a mixing bowl add the all purpose flour along with the baking powder and a pinch of salt and mix well. If you prefer you can sift the ingredients. I didn't though.
- Add the vegetable shortening
- Incorporate all of the ingredients using your hands.
- Mix them well and then add the warm water.
- Knead your dough and cover it with a kitchen towel or lid and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Prepare your work surface. I covered my kitchen table with parchment paper and tape to reduce cleaning time.
- Make your dough pillows I would say the size of sand dollar. I made 6 and let them rest again by covering with a lid or kitchen towel for 3 additional minutes. Meanwhile in your frying pan add your oil and on medium to high heat.
- Roll your dough pillow in circular shapes don't worry if they aren't round you can have fun here and make a US map or hearts they will be equally delicious. If you are making the baby buñuelos reserve one dough pillow.
- Pan fry one tortilla at a time for 1 minute on each side. You will notice they bubble up a little or alot. I don't enjoy the big puff so much.
- So if they puff up too much place 1 or 2 turners. This will depend on your preference.
- Once each side if fried for 1 minute add your sugar dust to each side.
- If you are making the baby buñuelos you will need a cookie cutter and follow the same steps above except the baby version will only need to be fried for 30 seconds on each side.
- Enjoy!
Could you use gluten free all purpose flour for this? Not sure if that matters! Thank you!
This was such a simple yet absolutely delicious recipe to make. We paired them with a bit of ice cream, for a super yummy dessert!
Love how easy these are to make! They are so delicious and the perfect sweet treat. I have always loved the combination of cinnamon and sugar so these were a must try for us.
Looks so delicious. This is similar to an Indian fried bread I make.
I don’t think I’ve ever made bunuelos before, thank you so much for this recipe, they turned out great and disappeared in no time <3
This was so delicious! It reminded me a little of fry bread that we made growing up!
I love your page and all your recipes. These bunuelos are just amazing. Thank you so much for sharing and making them for my family
These were so easy and yummy. We were looking for a quick and easy dessert the other night and tried your recipe. My kiddo is in love!
Wow there are so few ingredients in this! I already have all the ingredients in my pantry. Will have to try this soon!!
Hope you give them a go.
My mom used to make something similar when we were kids! You recipe reminds me of all the goodies we stuffed our faces with when we were young and did not give a damn on diets! What times….:)))
Ha Ha Ha this made my morning. I agree that is why I had to make mini ones. My awesome husband ate most of them while I ate the mini ones as cereal.
Another fabulous allergy friendly Mexican recipe for us to make at home – thank you so much!
Hope you give them a try so simple and all ingredients we have at home.
Wow! These are simple and I bet they are tasty.
Yes maam they are they remind me of a skinny churro. Thank you for stopping by.
These look so crunchy and sweet! What a lovely treat for the holidays!
Absolutely definitely a favorite at the holiday table. Hope you give them a try.
Looks lyummy!!! Mexican is my favorite so I will definitely need to try these.
Hope you give them a try they are so decadent. Happy Holidays!
Yum! its easy and looks good. Thank you for another mexican recipe 🙂
You got it, hope you give them a go.
Omg how have I never heard of these before? Dough and cinnamon sugar are always a win in my book! YUM!!
You gotta make them, they are such a treat and so easy to make.
Oh man, I had no idea how easy these were to make! These bunuelos and tortillas are totally happening this weekend!!
Yaay hope you and your family love them. Happy Holidays.
These look absolutely decadent and delicious! I love the cinnamon-sugar coating. Yum!
The sugar and cinnamon definitely make these 10 times better, sometimes people also add powdered sugar, which is equally delicious.
These bunuelos look like little bits of heaven! With cinnamon and sugar, it’s hard to go wrong. Thank you for this wonderful recipe.
You gotta try them some day. Heaven is for sure the right word for them.