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Description
These light, golden, crispy fried pasties coated in cinnamon and sugar are a must for Mexican holiday gatherings. In this version they’re drizzled or dunked in a warm syrup made with piloncillo, a cone-shaped unrefined sugar with a caramel flavor. Look for piloncillo (which is also called panela) at Latin supermarkets or online. Infusing warm water for the pastry dough with anise seeds is optional but adds a special licorice flavor. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Ericka Sanchez.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp. anise seeds (optional)
- 3/4 cup hot water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for rolling)
- 9 1/2 Tbsp. granulated sugar (divided)
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 3 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon (divided)
- 1 2/3 cups vegetable oil (divided)
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 6 oz. piloncillo (unrefined sugar, also called panela; or use 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar)
- 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cinnamon stick (3 1/2 inches)
- 2 whole cloves
Directions
- If using anise seeds, add them to hot water and steep, covered, for 10 minutes. Strain and discard seeds. Keep water warm. (If omitting the anise, just use plain warm water in the next step.)
- In the large bowl of a stand mixer, stir together flour, 1 1/2 Tbsp. granulated sugar, the salt, baking powder, and 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon. (If you don’t have a stand mixer, stir the dough with a spoon, then knead by hand on a work surface.) Add anise-infused warm water (or plain warm water) and 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil. Using a dough hook, mix on medium speed until dough forms a ball, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle a work surface with flour. Set dough on work surface and knead until it’s smooth and no longer sticky, adding a little flour if required to prevent sticking, about 3 minutes. Transfer dough to a bowl and cover. Let rest for 25 minutes.
NutritionView More
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Calories440Calories from Fat280 |
% DAILY VALUE |
Total Fat31g48% |
Saturated Fat2g10% |
Trans Fat1g |
Cholesterol |
Sodium150mg6% |
Potassium30mg1% |
Protein2g |
Calories from Fat280 |
% DAILY VALUE |
Total Carbohydrate41g14% |
Dietary Fiber1g4% |
Sugars24g |
Vitamin A0% |
Vitamin C0% |
Calcium4% |
Iron8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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