Italian Pastry Twists Recipe

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Italian Pastry Twists
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Sift flour into large mixing bowl.
  2. Add egg, salt, sugar, vanilla and melted butter.
  3. Mix with your hands until the mixture starts to come together.
  4. When the dough becomes stiff, add enough sherry to make it soft and pliable.
  5. Knead until smooth.
  6. Warp in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.
  7. Roll out pastry thin on lightly floured surface.
  8. Cut into 40 strips 7 by 1/2 inches.
  9. Tie each loosely into a knot.
  10. Heat oil in pan to 375 degrees.
  11. Deep fry the knots in batches for 2-3 minutes, until puffed up and golden.
  12. Drain knots on paper towels.
  13. Dust generously with powdered sugar.
  14. Serve hot or cold.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 125.61 Kcal (526 kJ)
Calories from fat 36.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.03g 6%
Cholesterol 9.36mg 3%
Sodium 319.56mg 13%
Potassium 30.73mg 1%
Total Carbs 16.16g 5%
Sugars 1.08g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.55g 6%
Protein 2.18g 4%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 42.8mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 437.98 Kcal (1834 kJ)
Calories from fat 126.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.04g 6%
Cholesterol 32.65mg 3%
Sodium 1114.23mg 13%
Potassium 107.15mg 1%
Total Carbs 56.33g 5%
Sugars 3.78g 4%
Dietary Fiber 5.41g 6%
Protein 7.59g 4%
Iron 3.2mg 5%
Calcium 149.3mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.5
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • high fiber

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