Castagnole For Carnivale
Some of the fried sweets most popular across Italy during Carnivale are frittelle, cenci, chiacchiere and these little fried balls of dough called Castagnole.
Ingredients
- 8 Ounces All-purpose Flour
- 2 Ounces Melted Butter
- 2 Whole Eggs
- 4 Tablespoons Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Liqueur or Brandy (I Used Amaretto)
- Oil For Frying
- Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- 1
Mix together the flour, butter, eggs, sugar and...: Mix together the flour, butter, eggs, sugar and liqueur until blended.
- 2
Heat up the oil in a heavy saucepan...: Heat up the oil in a heavy saucepan to 350 degrees F.
- 3
Take a small spoonful of the dough (size...: Take a small spoonful of the dough (size of a large olive or 1 1/2 inches) and gently roll into a ball and drop into the hot oil.
- 4
Fry until golden brown on all sides and...: Fry until golden brown on all sides and then remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined tray to remove any excess oil.
- 5
Dust liberly with powdered sugar and serve warm.
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