Lenten fritters (buñuelos de cuaresma)

Ingredients

• 1 cup wheat flour
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon anise extract
• Sunflower oil, for frying
• Powdered sugar, to decorate

Step-by-step preparation

1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt.
2. Add the water and anise extract and stir well until there are no lumps.
3. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes.
4. Heat the sunflower oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
5. Using a spoon, drop small balls of batter into the hot oil and fry until golden and crisp on both sides.
6. Remove the fritters from the pan and drain on paper towels.
7. Serve the fritters warm, dusted with a little powdered sugar.