Castagnole without butter: the yummy and quick recipe

Castagnole without butter: the yummy and quick recipe
  • Preparation time 15 Min.
  • Cooking time 15 Min.
  • Difficulty Difficult
  • Portions 6
  • Calories per Serving 500
  • Type of plate Sweet

Carnival without castagnole is not Carnival: these fluffy fried balls appeal to young and old alike, and they are also very simple to prepare. They are typical fried Carnival treats, beloved throughout Italy for their round shape, fluffy texture and enveloping taste. Fragrant on the outside and soft on the inside, castagnole are perfect accompanied by a glass of sweet wine.

Today we bring you a recipe for spoon castagnole (faster to make as the dough does not have to be kneaded and rested, but scooped up with a spoon and poured directly into hot oil) without butter (also suitable for lactose intolerant people).

Ingredients

  • 150gr 00 flour
  • 2 Eggs
  • 40gr Sugar
  • 1/2 sachet of yeast
  • 6 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil 
  • 1 Lemon (grated peel)
  • q.b. olive oil (for frying)
  • q.b. Sugar (for garnish)

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Instructions

1. Beat the eggs and sugar in a bowl using an electric whisk. Add the oil while stirring. Combine the flour and baking powder. Add the lemon peel and continue mixing.

2. Place a large frying pan with plenty of olive oil on the stove.

3. When the oil is hot enough, take the dough with a spoon and drop it into the oil (helping yourself with another spoon).

4. Turn the castagnole until they are completely browned, remove them from the heat with a skimmer and lay them on paper towels.

5. Once warm, sprinkle with sugar and serve.

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