Buñuelos (Crispy Fried Pastry Discs)

• 250 g Plain flour
• 1 tsp Baking powder
• 1 pinch Fine sea salt
• 80 g Caster sugar
• 2 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 40 g Unsalted butter
• 120 ml Whole milk
• 1 Egg
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 700 ml Vegetable oil

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, mix 50 g of the caster sugar with 1 tsp of the ground cinnamon and set aside for dusting.
2. Melt the butter and let it cool slightly so it is warm, not hot. Whisk in the milk, egg and vanilla extract, then pour into the dry ingredients and mix to a soft dough.
3. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 3 to 4 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and rest for 10 minutes so it rolls out easily.
4. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each into a ball. Roll each ball into a very thin disc, about 15 cm across, dusting with a little flour only as needed to prevent sticking.
5. Pour the vegetable oil into a large pot and heat to 180°C (355°F). Fry one disc at a time for 30 to 45 seconds per side, turning with tongs, until lightly blistered and crisp.
6. Lift out with a slotted spoon and let excess oil drip back into the pot. While still warm, dust both sides with the cinnamon sugar and serve straight away for the best crunch.

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