2 cups all-purpose
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons anise seeds, pulverized or ground in a spice grinder
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Vegetable oil for frying
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon anise seed, pulverized
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
In medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and ground anise. In a second bowl, whisk together egg, milk and butter. Stir into flour mixture until combined. On a lightly floured surface, gently knead until dough is smooth and elastic. Shape into balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Cover and let rest 15 to 30 minutes. (Dough may be refrigerated overnight, if necessary.) Preheat oil in deep fryer.
Roll each ball of dough into a thin disk, about 4 to 5 inches wide. Fry one disk at a time, until golden, about 2 minutes, turning frequently. Drain on paper towels. Sift sugar, anise, coriander, cinnamon and cloves together. Sprinkle Bunñuelos with spiced sugar mixture while still warm and serve