Anise donuts have the flavor of childhood, family and grandmother . Before and now, they are an ideal cake for breakfast and a snack. They lend themselves to take to work and for children to have available in their backpacks when training or at school.
Star anise is a fruit that is widely used in Chinese gastronomy. It is highly aromatic and its flavor spreads to the preparation that integrates it. Nowadays it is not common to find cakes with anise, so these spongy, delicious and easy-to-prepare donuts will pleasantly surprise those who try them.
Anise improves digestion. It is antispasmodic and integrates cough products. Therefore, in addition to its special flavor and aroma, it provides benefits for the body.
The anise donuts recipe that we now present is very simple and practical . It is the one that the grandmothers prepared in other times. They are worth bringing them to the present.
Ingredients:
preparation:
- Put the eggs, oil, anise, sugar and lemon zest in a bowl . Mix well so that the ingredients are integrated.
- In a separate bowl , sift flour and royal and add the pinch of salt.
- The flour is incorporated with soft and enveloping movements in the preparation of eggs and oil . The pasta will thicken until it forms a dough.
- It is placed on a floured table and kneaded. It has to be a soft dough but that does not stick to the fingers. If it is too soft or wet, it is a good idea to add a little flour as you knead.
- Let the dough rest for an hour, covered.
- It’s time to assemble the donuts . To do this, the dough is stretched until it is one cm thick and circles are cut with a pasta cutter or glass. Next, with the finger or with the handle of a kitchen instrument, the central hole is made that is enlarged with the fingers.
- The anise donuts are fried in hot oil until golden brown or baked in a greased pan. They are placed on absorbent paper and sprinkled with icing sugar.
You already have the recipe, now, let’s get to work. If you dare, you can decorate them with royal or lemon icing.
