Tejeringos (Spanish Fried Dough Spirals)
April 30, 2026
Traditional Andalusian tejeringos—crispy, lightly salty fried dough spirals, typically served with hot chocolate for dipping.
- Prep 15min
- Cook 20min
- Total 35min
- Yield 4 servings
Ingredients
- 250 ml water
- 200 g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Olive oil, for frying
- Optional: sugar for sprinkling
- Optional: thick hot chocolate for serving
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil and add the salt.
- Reduce heat and add the flour and baking soda all at once, stirring vigorously until a smooth, thick dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star nozzle.
- Heat plenty of olive oil in a wide frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Pipe the dough directly into the hot oil in spiral shapes (traditionally large rings).
- Fry until golden and crisp on both sides, turning carefully.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot, optionally sprinkled with sugar or alongside thick hot chocolate.
Notes
This recipe is inspired by a passage from La familia de Pascual Duarte by Camilo José Cela. It is AI-generated and shared for entertainment, culinary inspiration, and reading enjoyment. Please use your own judgment and experience when preparing it.