These delicious pieces of fried dough is often dusted with cinnamon and sugar and served with warm melted chocolate for dipping. Most experts will say that the dessert originated in Spain and Portugal, but made its way to Latin America with immigrants where they are often filled with dulce de leche or cajeta. In some parts of Latin America, you can also find them glazed.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
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