Farfallette dolci (fried bow wings or bow knots

23 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6Eggs
3tablespoonsGranulated sugar
¼teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonOrange flavoring
1teaspoonAlmond flavoring
3cupsFlour
2tablespoonsButter, - softened
Oil, for frying
½cupConfectioner's sugar
6cupsFlour
2tablespoonsBaking powder
¼cupSugar
1teaspoonSalt
½cupLard, softened
6Eggs
Oil, for frying
1cupConfectioner's sugar

Directions

VARIATION

Beat eggs, sugar, salt and flavorings; place flour on board, cut in butter; add eggs and knead until s smooth ball; if dough is too soft, gradually add a little flour; divide dough into 4 pieces and roll each piece to ¼ inch thickness on a floured board; cut with pastry cutter into strips 6 inches long and 1 inch wide; tie into a loose knot and deep fry until golden brown; drain and sprinkle with confectioner's sugar. Variation: Combine dry ingredients and mix well; cut in lard and add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition; knead as above; cut into strips, tie into a knot, fry and drain on paper towels; cool and sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.

Chuck Ozburn

Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #490 by Nancy Berry <nlberry@...> on Mar 01, 1997.