Capirotada

Ingredients

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• 4 large eggs
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• ¼ cup white sugar
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• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
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• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading
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• 1 teaspoon baking powder
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• 1 teaspoon salt
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• 1 cup white sugar
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• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
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Instructions

1. 1
   Gather all ingredients.Allrecipes/Diana Chistruga
2. 2
   Beat eggs and 1/4 cup sugar in a large bowl until thick and lemon-colored; mix in 1 teaspoon vegetable oil.Allrecipes/Diana Chistruga
3. 3
   Combine 1 ½ cups of flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to egg mixture, mixing well until evenly combined.Allrecipes/Diana Chistruga
4. 4
   Turn dough out onto a floured board and knead thoroughly until dough is smooth.Allrecipes/Diana Chistruga
5. 5
   Shape dough into 16 even-sized balls. Flatten and roll each one into a very thin circle about 5 inches in diameter. Let stand uncovered on waxed paper for about 10 minutes.Allrecipes/Diana Chistruga
6. 6
   Meanwhile, combine 1 cup sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl until evenly mixed; set aside. Heat oil in a deep pan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).Allrecipes/Diana Chistruga
7. 7
   Lower one circle of dough carefully into the hot oil; fry until golden, turning once, about 30 seconds on each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.Allrecipes/Diana Chistruga
8. 8
   Repeat with remaining dough. Serve or cool and store in airtight containers.Allrecipes/Diana Chistruga