Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 6 of 9 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Lard | 1 tbsp (12.8g) | 115 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp ground (2.6g) | 6 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Anise | not in our table | 0 |
| Seed | not in our table | 0 |
| Topping | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 pound (500 g ) pure lard
- 1½ cups (150 g) white granulated sugar
- 2 tsp (20 g) anise seed (crushed)
- 2 eggs , beaten
- 3 ⅓ cups (400 g) flour
- 3 tsp (30 g) baking powder
- 1 tsp (10 g) salt
- Cinnamon sugar for topping
Directions
Cream the lard, sugar, and anise in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs and beat well.
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
Alternately add flour to creamed mixture until a stiff dough has formed.
Knead dough slightly. Pat ¼–½ inch (0.5–1 cm) thick or roll to a ¼–½ inch (0.5–1 cm) diameter log.
Cut into desired shapes.
Bake in an oven preheated to 350°F (180°C) for 10–12 minutes or until golden brown.
Dust, while still hot, with cinnamon sugar.