Pestiños

Name: Pestiños
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 orange peel strip; 1 tsp anise seeds; 1 tsp sesame seeds, toasted; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 2.5 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 3 cups light olive oil for frying; 1/2 cup honey; 2 tbsp water

Crispy Spanish fried pastries infused with aniseed and orange, coated in warm honey sauce.

50 minMediumServes 6350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 orange peel strip
1 tsp anise seeds
1 tsp sesame seeds, toasted
1/2 cup dry white wine
2.5 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
3 cups light olive oil for frying
1/2 cup honey
2 tbsp water

Instructions

1

Heat 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat, add 2 orange peel strip, fry until dark, and discard the peel.
2

Remove skillet from heat, stir in 1 tsp anise seeds and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds, and cool completely.
3

In a large bowl, whisk 2.5 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 tsp salt, then stir in the cooled oil mixture and 1/2 cup dry white wine.
4

Knead into a smooth dough, wrap in plastic, and let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
5

Roll dough very thin, cut into small squares, and fold two opposite corners to the center, pressing firmly to seal.
6

Heat 3 cups light olive oil for frying in a deep skillet to 350F and fry pastries in batches until golden brown on both sides.
7

Heat 1/2 cup honey and 2 tbsp water in a pan over low heat, coat fried pastries in warm glaze, and set on a rack.

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Questions

What is Pestiños?

Crispy Spanish fried pastries infused with aniseed and orange, coated in warm honey sauce. This reference files it under Spanish dessert: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 50 minutes start to finish.

How hot should the oil be for Pestiños?

For Pestiños, the frying oil is held at 350 F (about 175 C) in step 6. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

What should Pestiños look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until golden brown on both sides.

What can I use instead of white wine in Pestiños?

The entry for Pestiños calls for 1/2 cup dry white wine. In its place: Use chicken or vegetable stock with a teaspoon of white wine vinegar or lemon juice per half cup for the acidity.

Is Pestiños vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/2 cup honey. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

Does Pestiños contain sesame?

Yes: 1 tsp sesame seeds, toasted. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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