Rosquillas de Alcalá

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with similar texture.

anise extract

🥗Healthier: fennel seeds

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Fennel seeds offer a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.

In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in anise extract and lemon zest until combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, until a dough forms.

Knead the dough gently on a floured surface until smooth.

Divide the dough into small pieces and shape each into a ring.

Place the rings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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