Cenci (Fried Dough Bows with Confectioner's Sugar)
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
12 ounces flour
1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract
3 egg yolks
1 1/2 ounces butter
2 tablespoons anise flavored liqueur
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 ounce milk
Directions:
1. Mix all ingredients in a food processor. Roll thin with a rolling pin into a rectangle 8-inches long. Cut into strips approximately 1-inch by 8-inches. Twist the pieces softly and tie into a loose bow. Deep fry in oil until golden. Remove from the oil and sprinkle heavily with confectioner's sugar.