Buñuelos & Cafe con Leche

Today was one of those days.  It was cold, windy and overcast in central Mexico.  And my mood seemed just as gray as the sky. (The kiddies were feeling it too!)

I've had days like this before, many years ago.  But those days, were always brightened by a good helping of Pappy's comfort food.

Feeling a little nostalgic, I stepped into the kitchen to see what I could conjure up.  I looked inside my fridge and pantry. Nothing came to mind. 

Then, I found myself thinking, "What would Pappy do?"

I couldn't help but smile, because I immediately knew what to make...Buñuelos! 

I know of atleast a dozen different ways to make Buñuelos, most of which consist of making your own dough. (I will share them in future posts.)

But the Buñuelos I grew up with, were made from store-bought flour tortillas.  

My kiddies had never eaten this type of Buñuelo before, and weren't too convinced that a good Buñuelo could be made from a flour tortilla.  But they were intrigued and stood watch as I fried tortilla after tortilla. 

To quote my kiddies, "Estan buenisimas!" (That means they're really good!)  Even Hubby couldn't believe that these delicious Buñuelos were made from flour tortillas!

Buñuelos

Ingredients:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 12 flour tortillas
• 1-1/2 cups vegetable oil

Directions:
In a medium bowl, combine the sugar and the cinnamon.  Set aside.

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet, over medium-high heat. 

Carefully, place a tortilla in the hot oil.  Fry the tortilla until light golden brown on both sides.

Transfer fried tortilla to a plate lined with paper towels.  Let it sit for a minute to absorb the excess oil.

Place the tortilla in the bowl with the cinnamon and sugar.  Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the tortilla, making sure that both sides are evenly coated.  Repeat with remaining tortillas.

Enjoy!!!

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Cafe con Leche

Nothing warms me up on a cold winter's day like a cup of Cafe con Leche (Coffee with Milk).

It's a childhood favorite that is still near and dear to my heart.

And it's so easy to prepare.  All you need is very warm milk and a little instant coffee and sugar. 

Cafe con Leche

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules (Regular or Decaf)
• 2 teaspoons sugar

Directions:
Heat the milk in a small saucepan until very warm.

Spoon desired amount of instant coffee granules and sugar into a coffee cup.  (I only use 1 teaspoon of coffee because it's for the kiddies. Feel free to make yours a little stronger.)

Pour the warmed milk into coffee cup.  Stir slightly to dissolve the instant coffee granules and sugar.  Enjoy!!!

With Love,

Leslie Limon