Bunuelos de Izote/Izote’s Patties

Ingredients

½ pound of Izote flowers

4 cups all-purpose flour

2 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon baking power

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup whole milk

1 large egg

1 teaspoon aniseed, crushed

3 to 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying

Remove the pistils, wash the flowers, and cook them in water for about 4 minutes. Then pat them gently dry and set apart. Sift together all dry ingredients. Whisk the milk, egg, and anise seed until frothy. Combine flour and milk mixtures to make dough. Add Izote flowers and stir well enough to distribute ingredients evenly. Heat oil in a deep frying pan on medium heat. Using a small ladle, scoop some mixture and slowly drop it into the hot oil. Fry circles until golden brown, turning once. Depending on the size of your frying pan, place only about 4 patties into the pan at a time; that way you will create a lovely crisp crust around them. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with sugar/cinnamon mixture. My Grandma used to make these patties for our family on Semana Santa (Easter) for Sunday lunch. Easy and delicious.

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