Description
Castagnole di Carnevale are small Italian carnival fritters, light and fluffy, dusted with powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g all-purpose flour
- 50g sugar
- 2 eggs
- 50g butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Add eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and lemon zest. Mix until smooth.
- Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Shape the dough into small balls.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 170°C (340°F).
- Fry the balls until golden, about 2-3 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the pan while frying.
- Serve warm for the best taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 pieces
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: castagnole di carnevale, Italian carnival fritters, fried dessert