Simple and Easy Twisted Doughnuts (Cueca Virada)

In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, egg, room temperature water, oil (50 ml), vinegar, and vanilla extract.

Add the baking powder to the mixture and continue mixing until a smooth dough forms.

Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes (time can be extended if necessary).

Divide the dough into portions and, on a floured surface (dusting flour on top and bottom), roll out a portion of the dough into a medium-thickness square (slightly larger than the palm of your hand).

Cut the rolled-out dough into strips approximately two fingers wide, using a pizza cutter or knife.

Take each strip of dough, make a cut in the center without separating the ends completely, and pass one end through the hole, twisting it to form the twisted doughnut shape.

Heat enough oil in a deep frying pan to submerge the pastries, testing the temperature by inserting a toothpick (it should bubble lightly).

Fry the twisted doughnuts, turning them when they are lightly golden on one side, until they achieve a uniform golden color.

Remove the fried pieces from the oil and place them on paper towels or a wire rack to drain excess grease.

While the pastries are still warm, mix the remaining sugar (half a cup) with the ground cinnamon (one level teaspoon) and toss the twisted doughnuts in this mixture.

Let the sweets cool completely before storing them in jars, tins, or bags.