Sweet du Jour: Orejas de Carnaval

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Orejas de Carnaval
 
There are a few typical Carnival recipes in Spain but this is my favorite: orejas de Carnaval literally Carnival ears. This delicious, crunchy dessert is typical of the north of Spain. Its main ingredients are eggs, flour, oil and lots of white sugar. The anise-flavored dough is rolled out very thin, then fried and dusted with powdered sugar.

Orejas de Carnaval
 
I’ve searched and searched for the story behind the name -I asssume it has something to do with the shape- and where it comes from but unfortunately I haven’t found anything. I apologize. So this post is meant to show you a bit more about Spanish culture. I must admit that I’ve never made them myself but if you want to give it a try, here is a recipe in English and Spanish.
 
What are the typical Carnival desserts in your country? Let me know in the comments below.
Happy Carnival!
Cristina xo
 
Orejas de Carnaval

Orejas de Carnaval
 

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