Rosquillas
Anise-scented fried doughnut rings.
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- 350 g All-purpose flour
- 2 Egg
- 120 g Sugar
- 1 Orange
- 60 ml Extra-virgin olive oil
- 400 ml Neutral oil
Method
- In a bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar, olive oil, and the zest of the orange, then work in the flour until it comes together into a soft, smooth dough.
- Pinch off small pieces of dough and roll each into a rope, then join the ends to form small rings.
- Heat the neutral oil in a deep pan until shimmering, then fry the rings in batches until golden and puffed, turning once, about 3 minutes per batch; drain on paper.
- Dust the warm rosquillas with sugar and serve.
Nutrition per serving
Estimated from ingredients; varies with exact portions and brands.
About Rosquillas
Rosquillas are the small anise-scented fried doughnut rings found across Spain, especially tied to saints' days and spring festivals where they're sold by the dozen from market stalls. This version builds a soft, smooth dough enriched with egg, sugar, and olive oil and scented with fresh orange zest, then shapes it into little ropes joined into rings. Fried until golden and puffed, they turn crisp at the edges while staying tender inside, and a final dusting of sugar while warm gives them their homely, sweet finish. The olive oil in the dough is a distinctly Spanish touch, lending a subtle savory depth beneath the sweetness.
Bitten into, they're light and cakey rather than yeasty, with a warm citrus-and-anise fragrance that reads unmistakably as a festival treat. They come together quickly and fry in just minutes a batch, making them an approachable homemade sweet for a crowd. Traditionally they're eaten out of hand with coffee or as an afternoon merienda, and they're at their best still slightly warm from the pan. Serve them the day they're made, when the sugar coating is fresh and the centers are at their softest.
Rosquillas: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Rosquillas?
One serving of Rosquillas has about 359 calories, with 6g of protein, 50g of carbs, 15g of fat and 0g of fiber. These are estimates based on the ingredient amounts in this recipe and will vary with your exact portions and brands.
Is Rosquillas gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains All-purpose flour. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
How long does Rosquillas take to make?
About 40 minutes start to finish, but only around 26 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
How many servings does Rosquillas make?
This recipe makes 8 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.