BUNUELOS

BUNUELOS (Quick and Tasty Egg Doughnuts) - from Filipino Snacks and Sweets cookbook
serves 6
preparation time: 5 minutes
cooking time: 20 mins

1/4 C solid vegetable shortening
1/4 C butter
1 C water
1 C sifted flour
5 eggs
1 C oil
1/4 C powdered sugar for dusting

Put shortening, butter, and water in a large saucepan. Bring to the boil. When water is briskly boiling, stir in the flour. Continue stirring until mixture is smooth and separates from the sides of the pan. Remove from heat and set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Set the mixture aside for a few minutes at room temperature.
Heat the oil in a frying pan. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the batter and fry in hot oil until golden brown. Repeat with remaining batter, adding extra oil if necessary. Drain cooked doughnuts on paper towels then dust lightly with sugar before serving.