Fried aniseed doughnuts (rosquillas de anís)

Ingredients

• 500 g all-purpose flour
• 3 large eggs
• 150 g sugar
• 100 ml extra virgin olive oil
• 100 ml dry white wine
• 1/2 sachet baking powder (about 8 g)
• 1 tablespoon aniseed
• Sunflower oil, for frying
• Powdered sugar, to decorate

Step-by-step preparation

1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and sugar.
2. Add the eggs, olive oil and white wine and mix well until a soft dough forms.
3. Add the aniseed and knead the dough for a few minutes.
4. Let the dough rest for about 30 minutes in a cool place.
5. Heat the sunflower oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
6. Shape the dough into rings and fry them in the hot oil until golden on both sides.
7. Remove the doughnuts with a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels.
8. Dust with powdered sugar and serve.