Monerías (Little Frivolities)
Origin: Madrid, Spain
Source: Anonymous, 1920
Ingredients
- 200 grams flour
- 100 grams sugar
- 1 teaspoon anise seed
- 1 tablespoon manteca (lard)
- 2-3 eggs
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, anise seed, and manteca. Add the eggs and work the mixture thoroughly until the dough is fine and smooth.
- Shape the dough into very small balls and place them on a baking vessel. Bake in a gentle oven until set and lightly colored.