Description
Chiacchiere glassate are a traditional Italian carnival treat. Crispy fried dough strips are coated in a sweet glaze for a delightful crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g all-purpose flour
- 50g sugar
- 50g butter, softened
- 3 eggs
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tbsp white wine
- 1 lemon zest
- Oil for frying
- 200g powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix flour, sugar, butter, eggs, salt, wine, and lemon zest to form a dough.
- Knead until smooth, then rest for 30 minutes.
- Roll dough thin and cut into strips.
- Fry in hot oil until golden.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make glaze.
- Coat chiacchiere with glaze while warm.
- Let dry before serving.
Notes
- Dough should be rolled very thin.
- Maintain oil temperature at 170°C.
- Glaze sets quickly – work fast.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chiacchiere glassate, Italian carnival treats, fried desserts, glazed pastries