Description
Chiacchiere are traditional Italian carnival fritters, crispy and light, dusted with powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g all-purpose flour
- 50g sugar
- 2 eggs
- 30g butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tbsp white wine or grappa (optional)
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Add eggs, melted butter, and white wine (if using). Knead into a smooth dough.
- Roll the dough thinly on a floured surface and cut into strips or rectangles.
- Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the dough strips until golden and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of vanilla or lemon zest to the dough.
- Keep the oil temperature around 170-180°C for best results.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 100g
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chiacchiere, Italian carnival fritters, fried dough, carnival treats