Bunuelos

Ingredients

 * 4 eggs
 * 1/4 cup white sugar
 * 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
 * 2 cups all-purpose flour
 * 1 teaspoon baking powder
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1 cup white sugar
 * 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 * 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Directions

 * In a large bowl combine eggs with 1/4 cup sugar and beat until thick and lemon-colored.
 * Add the oil.
 * Combine separately 1-1/2 cups of the flour, the baking powder and the salt.
 * Gradually add this to the egg mixture and beat well.
 * Turn dough out onto a floured board (use remaining 1/2 cup flour) and knead thoroughly until dough is smooth.
 * Shape dough into sixteen balls.
 * Roll each one into a circle about 5 inches in diameter.
 * Let stand uncovered on waxed paper for about 10 minutes.
 * Heat oil in a deep fry pan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
 * Fry circles until golden brown, turning once.
 * Drain on paper towels.
 * Sprinkle with sugar/cinnamon mixture. Store airtight.