Fluffy Venezuelan Golfeados with Anise Syrup

Name: Fluffy Venezuelan Golfeados with Anise Syrup
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 12 rolls
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast; ½ cup sugar; 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C); ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1 tsp salt; ½ cup softened butter; ½ cup panela or brown sugar; 1 tsp ground anisette or anise seeds; 1 cup grated cheese (queso fresco or mozzarella); 1 cup water; 1 cup sugar; 1 tsp ground anise

A sweet and savory delight from Venezuela

These soft and sticky Golfeados are a Venezuelan variant of cinnamon rolls, infused with anise flavor and topped with cheese and syrup. They make for a wonderful snack or dessert.

3 h
12 rolls
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Dough

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast

½ cup sugar

1 cup warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)

¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

1 large egg, room temperature

1 tsp salt

For the Filling

½ cup softened butter

½ cup panela or brown sugar

1 tsp ground anisette or anise seeds

1 cup grated cheese (queso fresco or mozzarella)

For the Anise Syrup

1 cup water

1 cup sugar

1 tsp ground anise

Preparation

Making the Dough

Activate Yeast

In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit until bubbly, about 5 minutes.

Combine Wet Ingredients

Add melted butter, sugar, egg, and salt. Mix well.

Form the Dough

Gradually add flour, mixing until a dough forms. Knead for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Preparing the Filling

Mix Filling

In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, panela, and ground anise until combined.

Roll Out Dough

Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a large rectangle.

Assemble Filling

Spread the butter mixture evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the grated cheese.

Cooking Process

Shaping the Rolls

Roll up the dough tightly from the long edge, then slice into 12 even pieces.

Use a sharp knife to slice the dough cleanly and evenly.

Rising the Dough

Place slices in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for 1 hour in a warm area.

Do not overcrowd the rolls in the baking dish; they need space to rise.

Baking the Golfeados

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Plating & Serving