Cenci - Italian Bow Ties

Ingredients:

1 Cup Flour
2 Tablespoons Melted Unsalted Butter
2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
1 Egg
2 Tablespoons Italian Brandy or Rum
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Pinch of Salt
Oil For Deep Frying
Confectioners Sugar

Instructions:

1. Sift the flour, sugar and salt together into a medium sized mixing bowl.

2. Slowly add the liquid ingredients into the flour stirring to avoid lumps. Mix well.

3. Form into a ball of dough, and lightly knead for a minute or two.

4. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp linen towel and let sit for an hour. If a crust forms while the dough is resting, knead it again until smooth before rolling out.

5. Roll out onto a lightly floured surface until very thin.

6. Cut into strips about 6 - 8 inches long and 1/2 inch wide, and gently bend the strip of dough into a knot.

7. Fry in oil heated to 375ºF until golden. Watch them towards the end. They quickly turn from golden to overcooked!

8. Place on a plate covered with paper towels to drain oil.

9. Lightly dust with bowties with confectioner’s sugar.

10. Serve the same day. These do not store well.

Helpful Hints:

Cenci - tattered rags - are a favorite Carnival pastry. In some regions they are also called Frappe, Chiacchere - gossips, Lattughe - lettuce leaves and Nastrini - ribbons. No matter what they are called, they are a delicious treat!

Submitted By :

Anna M

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