Italian Bowtie Pastry (wandas) |
|
 |
Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6 |
|
by Susan from . Prep time does not include chill time. Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour |
2 tablespoons white sugar |
1 pinch salt |
1 egg |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 tablespoons butter, melted |
3 tablespoons sherry wine |
vegetable oil (for frying) |
confectioners' sugar, for decoration |
Directions:
1. In one bowl, mix flour, salt and sugar.
2. In a separate bowl, blend egg, butter and vanilla.
3. Make a well in the dry ingredients and add the egg mixture, mix until a stiff dough forms.
4. Add sherry a tablespoon at a time until the dough becomes smooth and pliable.
5. Cover and chill 2 hours.
6. Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to 1/8 inch.
7. Cut narrow strips and twist into loose knots.
8. Fill deep fryer or heavy pot with 1-1/2 to 2 inches of oil.
9. Heat to 375 degrees F.
10. Fry cookies until they puff and turn golden brown (about 2 minutes).
11. Drain on paper towels or brown bags.
12. Dust with sugar while still warm.
|
|