Bunyols de Quaresma

Ingredients

• Powdered sugar - For dusting
• Vegetable oil - For frying
• Anise seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Eggs - 4
• All - purpose flour - 1 cup
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Butter - 1/4 cup
• Water - 1 cup

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
2. Remove from heat and quickly stir in the flour until the mixture forms a ball.
3. Return the saucepan to low heat and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
4. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes. Then, beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the anise seeds.
5. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large, deep saucepan to 375°F (190°C).
6. Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Be sure not to overcrowd the pan.
7. Remove the bunyols with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
8. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.