Le Ricette

Ciccitielli (Anise Fritters with Honey)

di Academia Barilla

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PREPARATION TIME
35 min
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DIFFICULTY
Medium
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TYPE
Sweets and Fruit
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ITALIAN REGION
Calabria


Ingredients for 4 people


8 cups flour
10 eggs
¾ cup sugar
2/3 cup (5 ounces) lard
¼ cup anise liqueur
¾ cup honey
1 packet baking powder
oil for frying as needed
1 pinch salt



Preparation 30 minutes preparation + 5 minutes cooking

1
In a large bowl, mix seven whole eggs and three egg yolks, sugar, lard, anise liqueur and a pinch of salt.

2
Add flour a little at a time, mixing continuously to form a smooth, firm dough.

3
Add baking powder and allow to rest, covered, for one hour.

4
Roll out the dough about ½ inch thick and cut out stars, circles and sticks.

5
Fry a few at a time in hot oil.

6
Drain on paper towels.

7
Dissolve honey in a half cup of water and simmer for about ten minutes. Pour the mixture on the fritters, mixing gently.


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