Golden Spanish Rosquillas: Irresistible Fried Cake Delights

Spanish Rosquillas (Fried Cakes) Recipe

🕒 Total Time: 14 minutes
🥄 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 4 minutes
🍽️ Yield: 18 cakes

Description:

The fragrant little rosquillas take only minutes of actual working time, yet they give you an impressive homemade, warm pastry dessert. These can be whipped up in batches as large as you care to multiply, so they’re nice to keep in mind for entertainment.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Butter (for frying)
• Margarine (optional, for frying)
• Confectioners’ sugar (for dusting)

Nutrition Facts (per cake):

• Calories: 55.3
• Fat: 1.6g
• Saturated Fat: 0.9g
• Cholesterol: 15.1mg
• Sodium: 33.3mg
• Carbohydrates: 9.1g
• Fiber: 0.2g
• Sugar: 3.8g
• Protein: 1.1g

Instructions:

1. Prepare Dough:

   • Sift all-purpose flour into a mixing bowl.
   • Add granulated sugar, egg, baking powder, vanilla extract, and butter to the bowl.

2. Mix Dough:

   • Using a wooden spoon, mix the ingredients until you have a firm dough consistency.

3. Let Dough Rise:

   • Leave the dough in a warm room to allow it to rise slightly, enhancing its texture and flavor.

4. Shape Rosquillas:

   • After the dough has risen, shape it into circlets or half moons, aiming for a diameter similar to that of a silver dollar.
   • Ensure even distribution to facilitate thorough cooking.

5. Fry the Cakes:

   • In a skillet or frying pan, heat a small amount of butter over medium heat.
   • Place the shaped rosquillas in the hot butter and fry for about 4 minutes on each side, ensuring they are cooked through but not burned.

6. Serve Warm:

   • Once cooked, remove the rosquillas from the pan and place them on a serving platter.
   • Dust generously with confectioners’ sugar.
   • Serve the warm rosquillas immediately, allowing their delightful aroma and flavors to be enjoyed.

Tips:

• For a healthier option, you can use margarine or a combination of margarine and butter for frying.
• Ensure the butter is hot enough to fry the rosquillas evenly but not too hot to avoid burning.
• Adjust the sweetness according to your preference by adding more or less confectioners’ sugar.
• These Spanish rosquillas are best enjoyed fresh and warm, but you can store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to a day and reheat them in the oven for a few minutes before serving.

Enjoy your homemade Spanish Rosquillas! 🇪🇸🍰