Castagnole (Italian Doughnuts Rolled In Sugar) Recipe

Name: Castagnole (Italian Doughnuts Rolled In Sugar)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 3 large eggs; 2 teaspoons baking powder; Pinch baking soda; 2 tablespoons tablespoons fresh orange juice (from 1/2 orange); 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons sambuca; 5 tablespoons sugar, plus more for coating; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup whole milk; Neutral oil (such as vegetable or canola oil), for frying

Servings: persons

3 cups all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons baking powder
Pinch baking soda
2 tablespoons tablespoons fresh orange juice (from 1/2 orange)
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons sambuca
5 tablespoons sugar, plus more for coating
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup whole milk
Neutral oil (such as vegetable or canola oil), for frying

1
Mix the flour, eggs, baking powder, baking soda, orange juice, lemon juice, Sambuca, sugar, vegetable oil, and milk in a large bowl until smooth.
2
In a small pot or cast-iron skillet, heat 2 1/2 inches of neutral oil to 350u00b0 F over medium heat. Using a teaspoon or a small ice cream scoop, scoop up a spoonful of batter, then carefully scrape it off with a second teaspoon into the hot oil.
3
Cook the castagnole in batches of four or five for about 4 minutes, until a deep golden brown. Halfway through cooking, they will turn themselves over in the oil. Take care not to crowd the pan.
4
Remove to a paper towel-lined tray or plate to drain, then roll them in sugar while they are still hot so that the sugar sticks.
5
Castagnole are best eaten the day they are prepared, but they will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 to 4 days.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups all-purpose flour, 3 large eggs, 2 teaspoons baking powder, Pinch baking soda, and more.

Yes, Castagnole (Italian Doughnuts Rolled In Sugar) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Castagnole (Italian Doughnuts Rolled In Sugar)

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