Nicanores de Boñar

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Nicanores de Boñar is a traditional pastry originating from the town of Boñar in the province of León. The dough is made from puff pastry, wheat flour, eggs, and butter. It's cut with a unique daisy-shaped mold before baking. The pastry is baked until golden brown and puffy, and it's then sprinkled with generous amounts of icing sugar. This sweet treat was invented in 1880 by a pastry chef called Nicanor Rodríguet Gonzáles, and the pastry is named in his honor. It's recommended to enjoy the pastry on its own as a dessert or serve it with whipped cream. Pair it with a cup of coffee or tea on the side.