Yield: 1 Servings
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
½ cup | Water |
⅓ cup | Sugar |
1 tablespoon | Anise seeds, crushed |
¼ teaspoon | Salt |
2 \N | &1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
1 \N | &1/2 teaspoons baking |
\N \N | Powder |
1 \N | Egg |
3 tablespoons | Butter, cut into pieces |
\N \N | Oil for frying |
\N \N | Powdered sugar |
In a medium sized saucepan, add water, sugar, crushed anise seeds and salt, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat and allow to cool. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Using a pastry blender or fork, blend the butter and flour mixture until it has a coarse and pebbly appearance. Make a well in the center of the flour, add the egg and mix well. Slowly pour in the syrup while stirring to form a soft dough. The dough should feel slightly sticky to the touch but not excessively gluey. If the dough is too sticky, add a tablespoon or more of flour.
Cut pieces of the dough and roll them into 2-inch sized balls. On a lightly floured board, roll out each ball to approximately 7 to 8 inches in length and 4 or more inches in width. Use a knife to make 2 lengthwise 4-inch parallel slashes in the center of each sugar leaf.
Be sure to dust the board with flour between rollings to prevent sticking.
Heat oil in a large skillet and fry 1 to 2 sugar leaves at a time, for approximately 30 seconds on each side until lightly browned. Drain onto paper towels. Allow to cool slightly and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve warm.
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