Description

Castagnole are traditional Italian fried dough balls, popular during the Carnivale season. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these sweet treats are coated in powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.

Ingredients

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Dough:

8 Ounces All-purpose Flour
2 Ounces Melted Butter
2 Whole Eggs
4 Tablespoons Sugar
1 Tablespoon Liqueur or Brandy (such as Amaretto)

For Frying and Serving:

Oil for Frying
Powdered Sugar

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Instructions

Mix the Dough: Combine flour, melted butter, eggs, sugar, and liqueur until well blended.
Heat the Oil: Heat frying oil in a heavy saucepan to 350 degrees F.
Form the Dough Balls: Take spoonfuls of dough, about the size of a large olive or 1 1/2 inches, roll into balls, and drop into the hot oil.
Fry Until Golden: Fry the dough balls until golden brown on all sides, then remove and drain on paper towels.
Coat and Serve: Dust the warm castagnole liberally with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 castagnola
Calories: 110
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 20mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg