Rosquillas de San Isidro

Ingredients

All-purpose flour

2 cups

Granulated sugar

3/4 cup

Baking powder

1 tablespoon

Anise seeds

1 teaspoon

Lemon zest

1 tablespoon

Salt

1/4 teaspoon

Butter

1/4 cup, melted

Eggs

2, beaten

Powdered sugar

for dusting

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, anise seeds, lemon zest, and salt until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then stir in the melted butter until smooth.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour until it reaches a manageable consistency.
5. On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into doughnut shapes using a doughnut cutter or two round cookie cutters (one larger for the outer ring and one smaller for the center).
6. Place the shaped doughnuts on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until they are golden brown. Keep an eye on them to prevent over-baking.
8. Once done, remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack.
9. Dust the warm doughnuts generously with powdered sugar before serving.