Fazuelos

Ingredients

• •2 cups all-purpose flour
• •1/2 teaspoon salt
• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •1/2 cup warm water, plus more as needed
• •Oil for deep frying
• •1/2 cup honey
• •2 tablespoons water
• •1 teaspoon orange blossom water or lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix the flour and salt in a bowl, then add the olive oil and warm water to form a smooth dough.

2. 2

   Knead for 5 to 7 minutes until elastic, then cover and let rest for 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Divide the dough into small pieces and roll each one very thin.

4. 4

   Cut or stretch the dough into ribbons or strips and shape into spirals or loose twists.

5. 5

   Heat frying oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry the pastries in batches until crisp and golden.

6. 6

   Drain on paper towels while you warm the honey with the water and orange blossom water or lemon zest if using.

7. 7

   Drizzle or lightly soak the hot pastries with the honey syrup.

8. 8

   Cool slightly and serve as a holiday sweet.