Bunuelos (Mexican Cookies) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. white flour
1/3 c. milk
3 Tbsp. margarine, melted
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 egg
1/4 c. white sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Preparation

In a large bowl, mix the flour, milk, margarine, salt, baking powder and egg with 1 tablespoon of sugar.
Put dough on floured board and knead until smooth.
Divide dough into 36 (1-inch) balls and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Place balls between 2 sheets of waxed paper 3 inches apart.
Roll with rolling pin until dough is paper thin.
Peel off paper.
In deep, hot oil in electric skillet at 370\u00b0, fry pastries, four at a time, for 45 seconds on each side. Drain on paper towels.