Spanish Wine Donuts: 5 Irresistible Twists you Should Try!
The inspiration for this recipe came to me unexpectedly, during a casual chat with my mother. She told me that a bakery in a Murcia neighborhood had started selling a new sweet treat: tiny orange-flavored donuts that, according to her, were addictive. That little story triggered a craving I couldn’t ignore.I dove into my saved recipe collection and baked something inspired by that description but with a personal twist: soft, delicious Spanish wine donuts made with white wine, olive oil, and lemon. They're perfect for afternoon gatherings, commonly paired with coffee, a sweet liqueur, or hot chocolate.
Ingredients
- 250g All-purpose flour
- 100 ml White wine
- 100 ml Extra virgin olive oil
- 50 g White sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon (or orange)
- 1 tbsp Anise liqueur (optional)
- 1 tbsp Baking powder
- 1 Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180ºC (356ºF). Line a tray with parchment paper
- Mix the wet ingredients:In a large bowl, combine 100 ml of white wine, 100 ml of olive oil, the zest of one lemon, and a splash (about 1 tbsp) of anise liqueur.
- Add dry ingredients:Gradually stir in 250 g of flour, 50 g of sugar, 1 tsp of baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Knead until the dough is soft but not sticky. You may need to adjust flour slightly depending on humidity.
- Shape the donuts:Roll out the dough to about 1 cm thickness. Use a round cutter or glass to cut circles, and a smaller cutter for the holes. Place on baking tray.
- Bake:Bake for 18–20 minutes or until slightly golden. Don't let them brown too much or they’ll dry out.
- Cool and dust:Let them cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar.These are best eaten the next day, when the flavors have had time to meld. Trust me—it’s worth the wait.