Pignolata (Honey Drenched Fritters) Recipe
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Ingredients: Dough 4 eggs 1 tablespoon sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 ¼ cup unbleached all-purpose flour (extra may be needed)
Syrup ¼ cup sugar ¼ cup water zest of one large orange 1 cup orange blossom honey Vegetable oil to fry Sprinkles
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Directions:To make the dough In the bowl of a large mixer, beat eggs sugar, salt and oil. Sift the flour into the mix and beat on medium speed with a dough hook until you obtain a soft dough. Add more flour as needed a little at a time if the dough is too sticky. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead it until it is smooth. Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes. Divide the dough into 8 pieces and roll into ropes (about ½ inch thick). Cut each rope into ½ inch pieces and roll the pieces in your hands (like you’re making meatballs) into little balls. Toss a little bit of flour on the dough balls so they don’t stick while you roll the other pieces. Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan to 350 degrees F. Carefully add about 6 pieces of dough at a time and fry until they are evenly browned (about 3 minutes). Remove the dough pieces with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel lined plate. Repeat process until you fry all the pieces of dough.
To make the syrup In a large skillet, bring the sugar, water and orange zest to a boil. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves. Whisk in the honey; reduce the heat to medium-high. Add the balls and stir to coat them evenly with the honey syrup. Cook for about 5 minutes until they obtain a nice glaze. Immediately place them on serving plate stacking them like a pinecone. Use caution as they are very hot. Toss on the sprinkle |
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