TACUARINES RECIPE

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Tacuarines are a kind of donuts sweetened with brown sugar, flavored with anise. Try them with this recipe!

Text: Laura B. from Caraza Campos

INGREDIENTS

(For 10 people)

150 grams of sugar
150 grams of piloncillo in pieces
½ cup of water
1 teaspoon of anise
½ kilo of lard or vegetable shortening
2 eggs
1 kilo of flour for tortillas

PREPARATION

Make a honey over the fire with the sugar, the brown sugar, the water and the anise and let it cool. The butter is beaten very well, the eggs are added, and while beating, the flour and honey are added little by little. The pasta is made into a ball (if necessary, add a little water). Pieces of the pasta are taken, churritos are made and then a donut is placed on a greased baking tray. They are put in the preheated oven at 180 ° C for 12 to 15 minutes or until they are well cooked and golden brown.