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Fluffy Venezuelan Golfeados with Anise Syrup

Name: Fluffy Venezuelan Golfeados with Anise Syrup
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 240 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

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.

4.2(248 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·July 31, 2025

Fluffy Venezuelan Golfeados with Anise Syrup — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h

Cook

3 h

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Dough

For the Filling

For the Anise Syrup

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 412 kcal
Protein: 7.4 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Fat: 14.5 g
Fiber: 1 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 4943 kcal
Protein: 89 g
Carbs: 773 g
Fat: 174 g
Fiber: 12 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour	1590	45	342	6	12
1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast	21	3	3	0	0
½ cup sugar	387	0	100	0	0
1 cup warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)	150	8	12	8	0
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted	400	0	0	45	0
1 large egg, room temperature	70	6	1	5	0
1 tsp salt	0	0	0	0	0
½ cup softened butter	800	0	0	90	0
½ cup panela or brown sugar	415	0	108	0	0
1 tsp ground anisette or anise seeds	8	0	1	0	0
1 cup grated cheese (queso fresco or mozzarella)	320	27	5	20	0
1 cup water	0	0	0	0	0
1 cup sugar	774	0	200	0	0
1 tsp ground anise	8	0	1	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Making the Dough

1
Activate Yeast
In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit until bubbly, about 5 minutes.
2
Combine Wet Ingredients
Add melted butter, sugar, egg, and salt. Mix well.
3
Form the Dough
Gradually add flour, mixing until a dough forms. Knead for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Preparing the Filling

1
Mix Filling
In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, panela, and ground anise until combined.
2
Roll Out Dough
Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a large rectangle.
3
Assemble Filling
Spread the butter mixture evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the grated cheese.

How to Make Fluffy Venezuelan Golfeados with Anise Syrup

Total time: 4 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Shaping the Rolls
Roll up the dough tightly from the long edge, then slice into 12 even pieces.
2
Rising the Dough
Place slices in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for 1 hour in a warm area.
3
Baking the Golfeados
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.