Hojuelas with honey are a traditional dessert from Holy Week in the Castilla-La Mancha community. Made with simple ingredients and dipped in honey, these hojuelas are delicious and easy to prepare. The process of mixing, kneading, stretching, frying, and coating in honey results in a crispy and sweet dessert, perfect to enjoy on any special occasion. A treat you can't miss.
In a bowl, mix the egg, lemon zest, oil, and anise, gradually incorporating the flour.
The dough is left to rest for about 30 minutes to gain consistency.
Form small balls, stretch them out, and fry until golden; then dip in honey before serving.
Hojuelas with Honey
Ingredients
160 grams of Wheat flour
1 Egg
1 tablespoon of Anise
1 Grated lemon
25 milliliters of Oil
½ liter of Oil
½ cup of Honey
Preparation
Step 1 : In a bowl, combine the egg, grated lemon, oil, and anise, then gradually add the flour and mix until you form a smooth, soft dough that does not stick to your hands.
Step 2 : Knead the mixture until it forms a smooth, soft dough that doesn't stick to the hands.
Step 3 : Let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
Step 4 : After that time, form walnut-sized balls and roll them out with a rolling pin until they are long and thin.
Step 5 : Heat a generous amount of oil in a pan and fry the hojuelas until golden.
Step 6 : Remove and place on absorbent paper.
Step 7 : Finally, coat the hojuelas in honey before serving.
Video
Preparation (simple version)
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