Papelitos (Fried Egg-Thin Pastries)
Origin: Madrid, Spain
Source: Anonymous, 1920
Ingredients
- eggs
- a pinch salt
- 1 drop oil
- flour
- sugar
- cinnamon
Instructions
- Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt and a drop of oil per egg until very well beaten. Gradually add flour, stirring until you have a fine, smooth batter.
- Spread the batter very thin with a rolling pin until it resembles cigarette paper, then cut it into pieces.
- Fry the pieces quickly in hot oil, turning them to brown both sides until golden and crisp. Immediately sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon while still warm.