CROSTOLI PASTRIES
Crostoli are a huge part of 'Carnevale' or 'Carnival' in Italy; these light, airy fried pastries are also a favorite holiday treat for Italian-Americans. This family favorite has been handed down from my great-grandmother, who brought the recipe with her when she emigrated to the U.S. from the Veneto region of Italy.
Provided by Tiffany Taylor
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h20m
Yield 72
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- With an electric mixer on high speed, beat together salt, sugar, and eggs until very fluffy. Stir in evaporated milk, vanilla extract, and rum. Gradually mix in flour; knead well with dough hook until dough begins to blister, about 10 minutes. (If dough is still sticking to bowl after 5 minutes, mix in 2 tablespoons of additional flour, 1/2 tablespoon at a time.) Remove dough, and cover with plastic wrap; set aside 20 minutes.
- Pour oil into a deep fryer or Dutch oven to a depth of 2 inches, and heat over medium heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Separate dough into small portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough portions until very thin. Cut into long, narrow strips (about 6 inches by 1 inch). With a sharp knife, make a slit in the center of each strip, and draw one end through the slit.
- Fry in hot oil until puffy, blistered, and very light golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove to paper towels to cool. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 21.3 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
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Rmm Purush
p-rmm@hotmail.comThese crostoli pastries were a bit bland for my taste, but they were still good. I would probably make them again, but I would add more spices next time.
Sojib dhali
sojib-dhali82@aol.comI'm not much of a baker, but these crostoli pastries were easy to make and they turned out great. I will definitely be making them again.
Foyes Nishat
foyes.n59@gmail.comThese pastries were a bit too dry for my taste, but my family loved them. I would probably make them again, but I would add more moisture next time.
john berry
b.j55@gmail.comI loved the unique flavor of these crostoli pastries. They were a hit at my party.
Alice And Krista
a-k88@aol.comThese crostoli pastries were a bit too oily for my taste, but they were still good. I would probably make them again, but I would use less oil next time.
Novod Liyanage
n@hotmail.comI've never made crostoli pastries before, but this recipe made it easy. They turned out great and my family loved them.
ESlam elherfa
elherfa-e23@hotmail.comThese pastries were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth the effort. They were absolutely delicious!
Menko Gamer
gamer_m16@yahoo.comI wasn't sure how these crostoli pastries would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were light and flaky, with a delicious filling. I would definitely make them again.
Patrick Kashushura
p-k93@hotmail.co.ukThe dough was a bit difficult to work with, but the end result was worth it. These pastries were delicious!
Peace Somto
p@aol.comThese crostoli pastries were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved them. They were easy to make and they turned out beautifully.
Kamal Bhattarai
bhattarai_kamal58@yahoo.comI loved the simplicity of this recipe. The pastries were easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
Bg Epps
epps@hotmail.comThese pastries were delicious! The filling was flavorful and the dough was flaky. I will definitely be making these again.
motaz cr7
motaz39@yahoo.comI've made these crostoli pastries several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. They are so easy to make and they always turn out delicious.
Damian Binder
binder@aol.comThese crostoli pastries were a hit! They were light and flaky, with a delicious filling. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I would definitely make them again.