Name: Rosquitas: Sweet Anise Ropes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; A pinch of salt; 1 tsp anise seeds; 4 oz, or 1/2 cup, butter (cut into chunks); 4 oz, or 1/2 cup, vegetable shortening; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 egg yolks; 1/3 cup warm water; confectioners' sugar (optional)