Hantak Peanut

Method

1. Whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add egg, butter, and enough water to form a firm smooth dough.
2. Knead briefly, cover, and rest 30 minutes so the dough rolls without springing back.
3. Roll thin, cut into small strips or decorative pieces, and shape according to the base Hantak style.
4. Fry in medium-hot oil until crisp and evenly golden, then drain thoroughly on a rack.
5. Simmer sugar, water, and calamansi without stirring until slightly thick but still clear.
6. Toss the crisp pastries quickly in a thin coating of syrup, then immediately scatter over the chopped peanuts and separate the pieces.
7. Cool completely before storing airtight.