The castagnole are a typical Carnival sweet, popular in Lazio, Umbria, Liguria, Marche, Veneto, and Abruzzo. Eggs, sugar, flour, and butter are the main ingredients of these small treats, which come in many variations, such as those filled with custard or chocolate. This recipe is from the book “Not Just Sugar Vol.2” by Iginio Massari.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Carnival
Ingredients
- 5 eggs
- 5/8 cup sugar
- 3/8 cup milk
- 7 tbsp butter
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups almond flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 vanilla bean
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 1/2 oz raisins
Tools
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Pan
- 1 Mixer
Steps
Beat the eggs, sugar, vanilla seeds, and salt with a mixer.
Add the almond flour, raisins, milk, butter, baking powder, and sifted flour.
Form a soft dough and cover with plastic wrap.
Let rest in the fridge for an hour.
Form sticks with a diameter of about 3/4 inch.
Cut into small pieces and fry in oil at 350°F.
Drain and roll in granulated sugar.
Tips
Store in a cool place for 3 days.
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