Description
Chiacchiere con zucchero a velo are a traditional Italian carnival treat. These light, crispy pastries are dusted with powdered sugar for a sweet finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g all-purpose flour
- 50g sugar
- 30g butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp white wine or grappa
- 1 pinch of salt
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Add softened butter, eggs, and white wine. Knead into a smooth dough.
- Roll the dough thinly on a floured surface.
- Cut into strips or rectangles, making small cuts in the center.
- Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the chiacchiere until golden.
- Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar while still warm.
Notes
- Let the dough rest for 30 minutes before rolling for easier handling.
- Fry in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: chiacchiere, Italian carnival pastries, fried dough, powdered sugar dessert