Canarian Recipes: Pestiños Caseros Tradicional
This sweet treat consists of a fried dough flavored with anise and sesame seeds, which is then sweetened with honey or sugar. Originally from Andalusia, its crispy exterior and slightly tender interior, along with its intense flavor, make it one of the most representative desserts of traditional cuisine.
Ingredients
- 500g flour
- 125ml olive oil
- 125ml white wine
- 2 tablespoons anise seeds
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 piece of lemon peel
- 1 pinch of salt
- oil for frying
For the finish:
Honey + water or Sugar + cinnamon
Method
- Heat the oil with the lemon peel, anise seeds, and sesame seeds.
- When it begins to brown, remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, a pinch of salt, the white wine, and the flavored oil.
- Knead until you obtain a smooth dough.
- Let the dough rest for about 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough thinly, cut into squares and fold two corners towards the center.
- Fry in plenty of hot oil until golden brown.
Sweeten
Option 1: Dip them in honey diluted with a little water.
Option 2: Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.