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250 g
2
tablespoons/ 30 g
2
60 g
1
tablespoon
1
tablespoon
300 ml
60 g |
plain
flour
butter
eggs
granulated
or caster sugar
grated
orange rind
Vin Santo
or other good quality sweet dessert wine
extra
virgin olive oil for frying
confectioner's or icing sugar, sifted |
Method :
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Sift the flour onto a work surface and
make a well in the center.
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Add the butter, eggs, sugar, dessert
wine, salt and orange rind.
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Gradually combine with the flour and
knead well.
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The dough should be soft but hold its
shape well.
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Cover with a clean cloth and leave to
rest for 30 minutes.
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Roll out into a thin sheet using a
lightly floured rolling pin.
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Cut into diamonds, rectangles, and
broad rectangular strips which can be tied loosely into a knot if
wished.
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Heat the oil to very hot and fry a few
at a time until pale golden brown all over.
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Remove with a slotted spoon and drain
on paper towels.
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Serve at once, sprinkled with
confectioners' sugar.
Serves 4
Preparation
: 20 minutes + 30 minutes standing
Cooking
: 20 minutes
Recipe grading : easy
Suggested wine : a sweet, medium or dry dessert wine (Vin
Santo)
Note : Cenci (which means "rags"
are traditionally served during Carnivale, the period leading up to Lent
before Easter.
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