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Table of Contents The traveler remembers Spain of the past. Romantic Spain, with its tropical flowers, its beautiful women, its suave mannered men, its cities permeated with Moorish influence of olden times, its historic cathedrals, makes a pleasant spot in memory that is cherished, for never again will the traveler see Spain as it was in the past. He will remember, too, with a little thrill of pleasure, having breakfast in bed, a late breakfast of chocolate and a queer sort of fritter called churos, the national meal of all Spaniards. (Fritters) 11/4 cups flour sifted 1 tbsp. Sherry 1/4 cup butter 3 eggs slightly beaten 1 cup water Heat the water and butter together to the boiling point. Remove from the fire and gradually add the flour. Then cook, stirring constantly, until the paste no longer adheres to the spoon. Again remove from the fire. Add the eggs and wine gradually, blending them in thoroughly. Put the paste in a pastry bag. Use a small tube and squeeze the dough into hot oil, in lengths of ten to twelve inches. As the paste touches the hot fat it curls into round frit ters. Fry to a golden brown. Drain and sprinkle with sugar. 3 cups flour sifted 1/2 cup butter softened 1 tbsp. grated orange peel 6 egg yolks unbeaten 1 tbsp. Sherry Mix the butter, egg yolks, orange peel and wine together and beat well. Gradually add the flour and knead to a smooth dough. Mold into twists and brush with egg. Bake at 375° F. until golden brown. |
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