Santa Clara rings (roscos de Santa Clara)

Ingredients

• 500 g wheat flour
• 200 g sugar
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 beaten egg
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Grated zest of 1 lemon
• Powdered sugar, to decorate

Step-by-step preparation

1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and lemon zest.
2. Add the oil and white wine and knead with your hands until the dough comes together.
3. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rest for at least 30 minutes.
4. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
5. Divide the dough into 12–15 equal pieces and shape them into balls.
6. Shape each ball into a ring by making a hole in the center with your fingers.
7. Place the rings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Brush them with beaten egg and bake for about 15–20 minutes, until golden.
9. Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
10. Dust the rings with a little powdered sugar and serve.