Savory Parmesan Castagnole, a perfect savory version for starters and appetizers of the typical Carnival recipe. These are soft and fragrant fried dough balls with parmesan, perfect to accompany cured meats and cheeses.
These castagnole are very easy to prepare and also quite fast thanks to instant leavening.
Even though the procedure indicates kneading by hand, they can also be prepared with a stand mixer or dough mixer.
If you are looking for a recipe for an appetizer or aperitif for Carnival, these castagnole are definitely for you, even though they are delicious all year round!
At the end of the recipe in the FAQ section, you will find indications for oven or air fryer cooking, as well as some substitutions and storage instructions. If you have any other questions, leave a comment or use the contact form.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 8
- Cooking methods: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 210.30 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 23.53 (g) of which sugars 1.03 (g)
- Proteins 7.56 (g)
- Fat 10.04 (g) of which saturated 6.28 (g)of which unsaturated 3.57 (g)
- Fibers 0.72 (g)
- Sodium 209.67 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 40 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Savory Parmesan Castagnole
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.5 oz Parmigiano Reggiano PDO
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup butter
- to taste black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp instant yeast for savory preparations (half a packet)
Tools
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- Bowls
- Pastry board
- Metal dough scraper
- Fryer
- Greaseproof paper
- Food scale
Recipe for Savory Parmesan Castagnole
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Start the preparation of the savory parmesan castagnole by melting the butter in a small pan or in the microwave.
Let it cool slightly.
Place the all-purpose flour, instant yeast for savory preparations, salt, black pepper, and grated Parmigiano Reggiano in a bowl.
If you use very aged cheese, reduce the amount of salt to half a teaspoon.
Mix with a spoon to combine all the powders.
Add to the dry ingredients the room-temperature milk, cooled melted butter, and a beaten egg.
Knead first with a spoon and then with hands until you get a smooth and non-sticky dough.
Divide the dough into 8 parts and shape four or five balls of about 1-1.5 inches in diameter from each.
Continue until all the dough is used.
Fry the savory parmesan castagnole in deep oil in a pot or in a fryer at 340°F for about 3-4 minutes or until they become nicely golden.
Drain them on greaseproof paper or kitchen paper before serving.
Savory Parmesan Castagnole
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FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I bake the castagnole in the oven?
Yes, at 390°F for about 10-15 minutes (use the golden color as a guide).
Can I cook the castagnole in an air fryer?
Yes, at 355°F for 8-10 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking.
I’m lactose intolerant, can I still make them?
Absolutely! Use a 30-month aged parmesan, replace the milk with an unsweetened soy or rice beverage, and the butter with 1/4 cup of sunflower seed oil.
How long do they keep?
I recommend consuming them immediately, but they last 2-3 days in an airtight container.
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