Carnival Sweets: The Perfect Recipe for Homemade Chiacchiere

Crispy and Delicious Chiacchiere: The Perfect Dessert for Carnival

Ingredients (for 2 trays):

• 3 eggs (2 whole and one yolk)
• 60 g of butter
• Half a glass of grappa (or other liqueur of your choice)
• 600 g of flour
• 50 g of sugar
• A pinch of salt
• Grated lemon peel
• Powdered sugar (for dusting)
• Seed oil (for frying)

Procedure :

1. Prepare the dough :

   • Beat the eggs with the sugar and a pinch of salt until you obtain a smooth mixture.
   • Add the softened butter and the grappa, continuing to mix.
   • Sift the flour over the mixture and mix well until you obtain a smooth, compact dough.
   • Knead by hand on a floured surface for 5-10 minutes, until the dough is elastic.

2. Roll out the dough :

   • Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough on a floured surface, trying to obtain a thin sheet (about 2 mm thick).
   • Once the dough is rolled out, cut strips about 5 cm wide.

3. Frying the chatter :

   • Heat plenty of oil in a large frying pan (the oil should be hot enough, but not smoking, about 170°C). You can test the temperature of the oil by dipping a piece of dough: if it rises to the surface immediately, the oil is ready.
   • Fry the chiacchiere a few at a time, turning them to cook them evenly. When they are golden and crispy, remove them from the oil with a slotted spoon and let them drain on absorbent paper to eliminate the excess oil.

4. Decorate and serve :

   • Once cooled, sprinkle the chiacchiere with icing sugar to taste.
   • Serve and enjoy Carnival with these fragrant and delicious chiacchiere!

AUNTIE'S MAGIC TOUCH:

To make them even crispier, let them rest for half an hour under a tea towel before frying them. 🎉

This recipe is super simple, but will guarantee you a crunchy and tasty result!

Enjoy your meal and... Happy Carnival! 🎉