Lemon Bunuelos
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 251
- Total Fat
- 16
- Saturated Fat
- 3
- Carbohydrates
- 20
- Dietary Fiber
- 1
- Sugar
- 3
- Protein
- 6
- Cholesterol
- 109
- Sodium
- 147
Ingredients
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup whole milk
5 Tbs. STAR Extra Light Olive Oil plus oil for deep-frying
1/4 tsp. salt
1 Tbs. grated lemon peel
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
Powdered sugar
Directions
- In saucepan, bring lemon juice, milk, 5 Tbs. olive oil, salt and lemon peel to a boil.
- With wooden spoon, vigorously stir in all the flour until dough forms a ball. Beat in eggs, one at a time, incorporating each completely. Set aside.
- Pour olive oil into large skillet to reach depth of 2 inches. Heat to 375 degrees F. Pinch off 1-inch pieces of dough and carefully lower into hot oil using slotted spoon. Fry until deep golden, about 1 minute. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Dust with sugar. Serve hot.