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Ingredients
| salt: 1/2 tsp |
| granulated sugar: 1 1/2 Tbl |
| eggs: 3 (large//room temperature) |
| evaporated milk: 1 5floz can |
| vanilla extract: 1/2 tsp |
| dark rum: 2 Tbl (optional) |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 3 1/2 cups |
| vegetable oil |
| powdered sugar |
Crostoli Pastries
Credit: AllRecipes
User rating:
"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."
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Prep Time
40 min -
Cook Time
20 min -
Servings
72 serving(s)
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Directions
- 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.