Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Special equipment needed:
- Rolling pin
- Neules iron or pizzelle maker
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, lemon zest, and poppy seeds.
2. Add vegetable oil and water to the dry ingredients and mix until a smooth dough forms.
3. Preheat the neules iron or pizzelle maker.
4. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness.
5. Cut the dough into circles using a cookie cutter or a glass.
6. Place the circles on the neules iron or pizzelle maker and cook until golden brown.
7. Remove the neules from the iron and let them cool on a wire rack.
8. Dust the neules with powdered sugar before serving.
- Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 30 minutes
Temperature:
- Neules iron or pizzelle maker should be preheated to medium-high heat.
Serving size:
- Makes about 12 neules.
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 100
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 1g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Lemon zest can be substituted with orange zest.
- Poppy seeds can be substituted with sesame seeds.
Variations:
- Neules can be flavored with cinnamon, vanilla, or almond extract.
- Neules can be filled with Nutella, jam, or whipped cream.
Tips and tricks:
- Roll out the dough thinly to get crispy neules.
- Dust the neules with powdered sugar just before serving to prevent them from getting soggy.
- Store the neules in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Storage instructions:
- Neules can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Reheating instructions:
- Neules can be reheated in a toaster oven or oven at 350°F for 5 minutes.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the neules on a platter with fresh berries and whipped cream.
- Stack the neules and tie them with a ribbon for a festive presentation.
Garnishes:
- Fresh berries
- Whipped cream
- Mint leaves
Pairings:
- Coffee
- Tea
- Hot chocolate
Suggested side dishes:
- Fruit salad
- Cheese plate
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the neules are too thick, they will be chewy instead of crispy. Roll out the dough thinly.
- If the neules are too dark, lower the heat on the neules iron or pizzelle maker.
Food safety advice:
- Store the neules in an airtight container to prevent contamination.
Food history:
- Neules are a traditional Catalan Christmas treat.
Flavor profiles:
- Crispy, sweet, tangy, nutty.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve the neules as a dessert or snack.
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Region: Spanish