Florentine Love Knot Cookies - Cenci Alla Fiorenti... |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 2 Minutes |
Ready In: 2 Minutes Servings: 36 |
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This is a variation of the knotted cookie- some are fried, some baked but all are very simple in their ingredients and preparation. I called them Love Me NOT cookies b/c they are FRIED and go straight to my thighs! Read more !! LOL Prep time includes one hour's rest for the dough. Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour |
2 tbs butter, room temperature |
1 tsp sugar |
2 eggs |
2 egg yolks |
1/8 tsp salt |
2 tbs rum |
1 tbs lemon zest |
flour for working dough |
oil for deep-frying |
confectioners (powdered) sugar |
Directions:
1. Flour into a bowl and mix in the butter.
2. Add the sugar, eggs, egg yolks, salt, lemon zest, and rum to the flour.
3. Work the ingredients into dough. If the dough is too dry add a little water.
4. Place the dough on a floured surface and knead well for 10 minutes. The dough should be smooth and shiny.
5. Cover and allow to rest in in a cool place for 1 hour.
6. Heat at least 3-4 of oil to 350F.
7. Divide the dough into fourths.
8. On a floured surface roll out one quarter of the dough until it is thin (1/6 ) and cut into strips about 4 x 1/2 .
9. Tie each strip into a simple, loose knot.
10. Fry the knots, 4 or 5 at a time, until puffed up and golden (about 1-2 minutes).
11. Remove and drain on paper towels.
12. Repeat with the rest of the dough.
13. Before serving sprinkle with sifted confectioners sugar.
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