ITALIAN PASTRY TWISTS

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These cookies are deep fried knots, traditionally flavored with vin santo, a sherry like Italian wine, served hot, dusted with powdered sugar, especially at Italian carnival time. From The Ultimate Cookie Book and posted for Zaar World Tour to Italy. Prep time includes chilling time.

Provided by LAURIE

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h22m

Yield 40 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/4 cups flour
1 egg
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons melted butter
3 -4 tablespoons sherry wine or 3 -4 tablespoons marsala, if you prefer the flavor
oil (for deep frying)
powdered sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Sift flour into large mixing bowl.
  • Add egg, salt, sugar, vanilla and melted butter.
  • Mix with your hands until the mixture starts to come together.
  • When the dough becomes stiff, add enough sherry to make it soft and pliable.
  • Knead until smooth.
  • Warp in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.
  • Roll out pastry thin on lightly floured surface.
  • Cut into 40 strips 7 by ½ inches.
  • Tie each loosely into a knot.
  • Heat oil in pan to 375 degrees.
  • Deep fry the knots in batches for 2-3 minutes, until puffed up and golden.
  • Drain knots on paper towels.
  • Dust generously with powdered sugar.
  • Serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 6.2, Sodium 11.2, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.7, Protein 0.9

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