Sweet wine fritters

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾cupAll purpose flour
3tablespoonsUnsalted butter; melted
1tablespoonBeaten egg
1tablespoonSweet white wine
½teaspoonVanilla extract
1pinchSalt
Vegetable oil; (for frying)
Powdered sugar

Directions

Mix first 6 ingredients in large bowl until dough forms. Knead dough in bowl until smooth, about 5 minutes. Shape dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic; set aside 10 minutes.

Divide dough in half. Roll out 1 disk on lightly floured surface to scant ⅛-inch thickness. Cut dough into 1/2x6-inch strips. Repeat rolling and cutting with remaining dough.

Pour oil into medium saucepan to depth of 1½ inches. Heat oil to 350F.

Working in batches of 4 cookies, fry until golden. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels; drain. Sift sugar over. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.) Makes about 3 dozen.

Bon Appetit May 1994

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