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Bunuelos or Buñuelos

3 cups all purpose flour, sifted twice
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 Tbsp salt
1 Tbsp sugar
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup butter or margarine
oil for frying

In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, beat sugar, eggs and butter. Stir in milk. Add milk mixture to flour. If dough is too dry, add a few more drops of milk. Knead dough until it is very smooth. Shape into 20 balls. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes. Heat oil one inch deep in large skillet to 350 F. Roll each ball out on a lightly-floured board into very thin six-inch circle. Fry buñuelos until golden brown, turning once. Drain on absorbent towels. Sprinkle with sugar-cinnamon topping while warm, or drizzle with syrup. These can be frozen. Wrap separately in freezer bags. Defrost and place in a 350 F. oven for a few minutes to crisp. Makes approximately 20 bunuelos.