Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground aniseed
- 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- Vegetable oil for frying
Special equipment needed:
- Rolling pin
- Pastry cutter or knife
- Deep-fry thermometer
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, olive oil, white wine, orange juice, honey, salt, cinnamon, and aniseed. Mix well until a smooth dough forms.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a thin sheet. Use a pastry cutter or knife to cut the dough into diamond shapes.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the chopped hazelnuts and chocolate chips.
4. Place a small amount of the hazelnut and chocolate mixture in the center of each diamond-shaped dough piece.
5. Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges to seal.
6. In a large, deep skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
7. Carefully add the pestiños to the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
8. Remove the pestiños from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
9. Serve the pestiños warm, drizzled with honey or dusted with powdered sugar.
Time:
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Temperature:
Oil temperature for frying: 350°F
Serving size:
Makes about 20 pestiños
Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 180
Total fat: 9g
Saturated fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 45mg
Total carbohydrates: 23g
Dietary fiber: 1g
Sugars: 9g
Protein: 3g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use any type of nuts or chocolate chips you prefer.
- If you don't have white wine, you can use apple cider vinegar or lemon juice instead.
Variations:
- You can add a pinch of ground cloves or nutmeg to the dough for extra flavor.
- Instead of hazelnuts and chocolate, you can use other fillings such as fig jam or almond paste.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to roll out the dough thinly to ensure crispy pestiños.
- Don't overfill the pestiños or they may burst open during frying.
- Use a deep-fry thermometer to monitor the oil temperature and prevent burning.
Storage instructions:
- Pestiños can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- To reheat pestiños, place them in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve pestiños on a platter with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of chopped nuts on top.
Garnishes:
- Chopped nuts, powdered sugar, honey, or chocolate sauce.
Pairings:
- Pestiños pair well with coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.
Suggested side dishes:
- Pestiños can be served as a dessert or snack on their own.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the dough is too dry, add a little more orange juice or white wine.
- If the dough is too wet, add a little more flour.
Food safety advice:
- Use caution when frying with hot oil.
- Make sure to fully cook the pestiños to prevent foodborne illness.
Food history:
- Pestiños are a traditional Spanish pastry typically served during Christmas and Easter.
Flavor profiles:
- Pestiños are sweet and nutty with a crispy texture.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve pestiños as a dessert or snack with coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.
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Region: Spanish
Taste: Sweet, Nutty, Chocolatey, Crispy