Frittelle (Italian Carnival Doughnuts)
Frittelle (Italian Carnival Doughnuts)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) raisins
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) rum
- 1 cup (250 ml) milk, lukewarm
- 4 teaspoons (20 ml) instant yeast
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) sugar
- A pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) unsalted butter, melted, cooled
- 3 cups (750 ml) pastry flour
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) candied citron (cédrat), diced
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) pine nuts
- Grated zest of 1 lemon or 1 orange
- Olive oil, for frying
- 1 cup (250 ml) sugar
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the raisins and alcohol. Cover and marinate overnight.
Frittelle (Italian Carnival Doughnuts)