Italian Carnival Fritters Recipe

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Italian Carnival Fritters
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Ingredients:

  • 6 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup brandy or 1/4 cup amaretto
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 cups olive oil
  • powdered sugar , for dusting

Directions:

  1. Using electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl till fluffy.
  2. Beat in the eggs and brandy.
  3. Beat in the salt.
  4. Add the flour and beat until blended.
  5. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead until a soft dough forms.
  6. Form the dough into a ball.Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces.Shape the dough pieces into balls.Wrap the dough balls with plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes.
  7. Working with 1 dough ball at a time, roll the dough ball into a 12 inch diameter round.
  8. (the dough should be very thin and almost transparent).Using a fluted pastry cutter, trim the edges to form a square shape.Cut the dough into 1-inch strips.Cut each strip in half crosswise to form 5-inch long strips.
  9. Gently stretch the strip so that you have enough dough to tie a bow.Repeat with the remaining dough strips.Gather the dough scraps, then reroll and cut them to make additional.
  10. Line a baking sheet with paper towels.Heat the oil in a large heavy frying pan over medium heat to 375 degreesF.Working in batches, fry the pastries until they puff and become golden, turning once, about 2 minutes total.Using tongs, transfer the pastries to the paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain the excess oil.
  11. While still hot, dust generously with powdered sugar and serve.
  12. Store in airtight container at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3926.34 Kcal (16439 kJ)
Calories from fat 3388.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 376.47g 579%
Cholesterol 277.59mg 93%
Sodium 660.15mg 28%
Potassium 213.99mg 5%
Total Carbs 110.5g 37%
Sugars 14.7g 59%
Dietary Fiber 3.75g 15%
Protein 19.43g 39%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 57.5mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 655.05 Kcal (2743 kJ)
Calories from fat 565.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 62.81g 579%
Cholesterol 46.31mg 93%
Sodium 110.14mg 28%
Potassium 35.7mg 5%
Total Carbs 18.44g 37%
Sugars 2.45g 59%
Dietary Fiber 0.63g 15%
Protein 3.24g 39%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 14%
Iron 0.4mg 13%
Calcium 9.6mg 6%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 109.1
    Points
  • 110
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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