In the Madrid gastronomy, the typical sweets are distributed at different times of the year to enjoy them when they fill bakeries and pastry shops. Now in May it is the turn of the donuts from San Isidro, which are usually made by the masters of the confectionery to the delight of their regular customers. Although the imitation of the traditional recipe also sneaks into the houses of Madrid. Whatever, because there are several types of this product linked to the feast of the saint, which lasts from the first of the month until today, May 15. Come to know these heavenly bites of Madrid that already attract the naked eye.
Traditional sweet and holy water
This sweet so authentic Like other typical products of the central-peninsular region, it was born, according to tradition, from the popularity that has been gaining since a vendor began to offer it. They called her the aunt javiera and he went, from pilgrimage to pilgrimage with his donkey, selling it. After that, they began to elaborate donuts from San Isidro for bliss this day marked on the calendar. Madrileños venerate the saint who rests in the hermitage of the same name, where there is also a water source. Another legend tells that it was he who ended the drought in Madrid.
Therefore, this May 15, the locals come to that religious and cultural point to experience the municipal festival. They taste some kind of donut with that holy water. It is a product that you can find in the vast majority of pastry shops or bakeries in Madrid. It is made with flour, egg, sugar, oil and anise, a traditional recipe dating back to Middle Ages. It serves as a common base to obtain the four total varieties of this dessert.
Four types of donuts from San Isidro
The first variety is the oldest and is known as silly donut. Without any additional accompaniment, just follow the aforementioned recipe. Hence, it has been given that curious name, due to the simplicity of its preparation. Now, the so-called Shortbread Lists they are more in demand because they incorporate a glaze on top, obtained with sugar, egg and lemon juice. Therefore, this type is juicier and sweeter.
Then the third type is named after Casa Particular in Santa Clara because it was invented by nuns of the Visitation Monastery. It differs from the other varieties because it has a coverage of white meringue which is baked afterwards to make it crisp. Finally, the least consumed at this time but preferred by some because it incorporates a dried fruit are donuts. french. Almonds and sugar glass They represent an alternative created by the French pastry chef of King Ferdinand VI.
Of course, these four types could be added many others to the taste of the staff (with strawberry, lemon, coffee, etc.) because we are talking about a recipe that is as easy as it is moldable. Do you want to try any of them? We recommend the donuts from San Isidro full Mifer pastry, those from Pastelería América 1 or those without gluten from The Oriental. Live this party from the most gastronomic side!
