Angel Wings Pastry (Flancati)

These crispy, delicate, and delicious Angel Wings Pastry (Flancati) are a traditional family recipe passed down for generations. They are light, flaky, and don’t absorb any oil while frying - making them the perfect treat!
Ingredients
- 5 egg yolks
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 750 grams (5 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 whole egg
- 150 milliliters (2/3 cup) white wine
- 150 grams (2/3 cup) vegan butter or margarine, melted
- A pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the egg mixture: In a bowl, whisk...: Prepare the egg mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the 5 egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla sugar until pale and creamy.
- 2
Make the dough: In a separate large bowl,...: Make the dough: In a separate large bowl, sift the flour, then add the whole egg, white wine, vegan butter (or margarine), and a pinch of salt. Mix everything well.
- 3
Combine and knead: Pour the egg yolk mixture...: Combine and knead: Pour the egg yolk mixture into the flour mixture and knead into a smooth dough. Roll it out thinly, cover it with a cloth, and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- 4
Shape and fry: Cut the dough into traditional...: Shape and fry: Cut the dough into traditional shapes - cut into rectangles with a slit in the center. Then twist them inside out from the slit to create "wings". Fry in hot oil for about 1 minute per side, just until golden brown. Be careful not to over-fry!
- 5
Serve: Let the pastry drain on a paper...: Serve: Let the pastry drain on a paper towel, then generously dust them with powdered sugar before serving.
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