Description
Chiacchiere di Carnevale are traditional Italian carnival pastries, crispy and light, dusted with powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g all-purpose flour
- 50g sugar
- 2 eggs
- 30g butter, melted
- 1 tbsp white wine or grappa
- 1 pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Add eggs, melted butter, and wine. Knead into a smooth dough.
- Roll the dough thinly and cut into strips or rectangles.
- Fry in hot oil until golden and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife or pastry wheel for clean cuts.
- Fry in small batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Store in an airtight container to keep crispy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chiacchiere di carnevale, italian carnival pastries, fried desserts