Combine the sweet potato, squash, 2 cinnamon sticks, 1/2 teaspoon anise seeds and 2 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium low, cover and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Remove the vegetables with a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl and mash with a fork. Discard the cinnamon sticks; let the liquid cool until just warm.
Transfer 1/4 cup of the warm cooking liquid to a small bowl and sprinkle the yeast on top. Set aside until foamy, about 8 minutes. Stir the salt, yeast mixture and another 1/2 cup cooking liquid into the potato mixture. Add the flour and knead by hand until combined (the dough will be sticky). Cover with plastic wrap; set aside in a warm place until doubled in size, 1 hour, 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Meanwhile, make the syrup: Bring the sugar, molasses, the remaining cinnamon stick and 1/2 teaspoon anise seeds, the orange zest, lemon juice and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until syrupy, 15 to 20 minutes. Discard the cinnamon stick and orange zest. Let the syrup cool slightly.
Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 360 degrees F. Fry heaping tablespoonfuls of the dough, turning once or twice, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes; drain on paper towels. Drizzle with the syrup.
Photograph by Anna Williams

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	286.88 Kcal (1201 kJ)
Calories from fat	4.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.53g	1%
Sodium	37.27mg	2%
Potassium	380.96mg	8%
Total Carbs	65.24g	22%
Sugars	28.31g	113%
Dietary Fiber	2.37g	9%
Protein	5.05g	10%
Vitamin C	3.1mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	11%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	51.6mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	267.22 Kcal (1119 kJ)
Calories from fat	4.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.49g	1%
Sodium	34.72mg	2%
Potassium	354.86mg	8%
Total Carbs	60.77g	22%
Sugars	26.37g	113%
Dietary Fiber	2.2g	9%
Protein	4.7g	10%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	11%
Iron	1.5mg	9%
Calcium	48.1mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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