Bollos de Anís

Bollos de Anís are delightful, anise-flavored breakfast pastries that are light, fluffy, and perfect for dipping in coffee or tea. These dairy-free treats are easy to make and bring a taste of Spain to your morning routine.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 200 grams
• Granulated sugar - 50 grams
• Baking powder - 10 grams
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Ground anise seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 50 milliliters
• Water - 100 milliliters
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Powdered sugar - for dusting

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground anise seeds until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, water, and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for a minute until smooth.
6. Divide the dough into small balls, about the size of a golf ball, and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the bollos are lightly golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 36 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 9 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from the anise seeds, which can help reduce inflammation.
• Low in saturated fat, making it a heart-healthy breakfast option.

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