Description
Chiacchiere are light, crispy Italian pastries traditionally made during Carnival. They are fried and dusted with powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g all-purpose flour
- 50g sugar
- 50g butter, softened
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tbsp white wine or grappa (optional)
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add butter, eggs, vanilla, and wine/grappa. Knead into a smooth dough.
- Roll the dough thinly on a floured surface.
- Cut into strips or diamond shapes.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 170°C (340°F).
- Fry the chiacchiere in batches until golden.
- Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Let the dough rest for 30 minutes for easier rolling.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar.
- Store in an airtight container to keep crispy.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- 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: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: chiacchiere, Italian carnival pastries, fried dough, powdered sugar dessert