Pestiños

Pestiños are a traditional Spanish dessert, perfect for festive occasions, featuring a crispy pastry infused with anise and cinnamon, drizzled with honey. These delightful treats are not only aromatic but also offer a satisfying crunch, making them a beloved choice for sweet lovers.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 150 grams
• Olive oil - 50 ml
• Anise seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Cinnamon powder - 1 teaspoon
• White wine - 50 ml
• Salt - a pinch
• Honey - for drizzling
• Powdered sugar - for dusting
• Vegetable oil - for frying - 500 ml

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, anise seeds, cinnamon powder, and a pinch of salt.
2. In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil until warm, then add it to the flour mixture along with the white wine.
3. Mix the ingredients until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
4. Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes.
5. Divide the dough into small pieces and roll each piece into a thin oval shape, about 2-3 mm thick.
6. Fold each oval in half, then twist the ends to form a shape resembling an '8'.
7. In a deep pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until hot. Fry the pestiños in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
8. Remove the fried pestiños and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
9. Drizzle with honey and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 34 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 10 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Contains healthy fats from olive oil, which can support heart health.
• Anise seeds may aid digestion and have anti-inflammatory properties.

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