Castagnole
Castagnole are soft, deep-fried Italian dough balls traditionally enjoyed during Carnival, lightly flavored with citrus and vanilla and coated in sugar for an irresistible treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 60 castagnole
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Deep-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 50 g granulated sugar
- 45 g butter, softened
- 8 g baking powder
- 1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 20 g milk
- 1 tablespoon rum or anise
- Pinch of salt
- Oil for frying
- Additional granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl. Add sugar, vanilla bean seeds, and lemon zest.
- Add softened butter, egg, egg yolk, rum or anise, and salt. Mix until the dough begins to form.
- Add the milk, then knead on a floured surface until soft. Wrap in cling film and rest for 30 minutes.
- Divide the dough into six parts and roll each into a thick cord.
- Cut into 2-cm pieces and roll each into a small ball.
- Heat oil and fry a few pieces at a time until golden, adjusting temperature to avoid burning.
- Drain on absorbent paper and roll in granulated sugar.
Notes
- Add orange zest instead of lemon for a deeper citrus aroma.
- Mix cinnamon with the sugar for a spiced finish.
- Anise can replace rum for a traditional flavor.
- A splash of extra milk gives a softer texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 castagnola
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 12 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg
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