El Salvador Buñuelos

Ingredients

 * 6 cups flour
 * 1 tsp. sugar
 * 1 tsp. baking powder
 * 1 egg
 * 2 TBSP. shortening
 * water
 * 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
 * Frying oil

Directions

 * 1) Mix well the flour, baking powder and sugar. Add the egg and shortening and mix until both are absorbed by the flour. Add water a little at a time until it becomes a dough consistency (like tortillas). Roll small balls of the dough (about 1/2 the size of your hand) into pancake-like shapes. Let them sit for awhile so they can dry a bit. This way they won't absorb too much oil when you fry them. Deep fry the buñuelos and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. They should be nice and crisp.