Chiacchiere, Mardi Gras Fritters 2016-01-20 22:58:03 Tasty and crispy fritters typical of Carnival time in Italy, also known as Angel Wings. They are prepared with a few simple ingredients, fried, and decorated with powdered sugar. Write a review Save Recipe Print Total Time 1 hr 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 min 1594 calories 273 g 773 g 33 g 48 g 14 g 522 g 375 g 81 g 1 g 16 g Nutrition Facts Serving Size 522g Amount Per Serving Calories 1594 Calories from Fat 291 % Daily Value * Total Fat 33g 50% Saturated Fat 14g 70% Trans Fat 1g Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Cholesterol 773mg 258% Sodium 375mg 16% Total Carbohydrates 273g 91% Dietary Fiber 7g 30% Sugars 81g Protein 48g Vitamin A28%Vitamin C13% Calcium16%Iron34% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Does this look wrong? Ingredients 2 cups of all purpose flour A pinch of baking powder 1/4 cup of sugar 3 eggs and 1 egg yolk Seeds of a vanilla bean One lemon zest Half a stick of butter A shot of grappa Powdered sugar Peanut oil for frying A pinch of salt By Giorgia Riccardi beta calories 1594 fat 33g protein 48g carbs 273g more StyleBlend https://www.styleblend.com/ Preparation 1- In a bowl, sift the flour with the baking powder, add the sugar and set aside. 2- In another bowl, beat the eggs and egg yolk with a pinch of salt, the vanilla bean seeds, and grated lemon zest. 3- Start to mix the ingredients together, then add the grappa and pour in the butter last, at room temperature. 4- Make a ball with the dough, cover it with foil and let it sit for at least an hour at room temperature. 5- Start to break off small pieces of dough, and roll out with a rolling pin on a lightly floured surface. Roll out a thin sheet and then cut it with a pasta cutter. 6- Deep fry the fritters using a generous amount of peanut oil, turning them to brown on both sides. 7- Once golden, drain the fritters on paper towels. Allow them to cool and then sprinkle with plenty of powdered sugar. Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Your email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website