Pastercia Fiorentina

1. 1

   Place 2 cups of the flour in a large bowl, make a well in the center and add the eggs, egg yolks, rum and 1 tablespoon confectionery sugar and salt.

2. 2

   Using your hand or a fork, mix well until all the flour has been gathered into a ball.

3. 3

   Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of flour on a board and knead for 10 minutes until the extra flour is worked into the dough and becomes smooth and shiny.

4. 4

   Regrigerate for at least 1 hour.

5. 5

   Heat 3 inches of oil or shortening to 350 degrees.

6. 6

   Roll out 1/4th of the dough at-a-time.

7. 7

   Roll out dough paper thin and cut with a pastry wheel or sharp knife into strips about 6 inches long and 1/2 inch wide.

8. 8

   Tie the strips into loose knots and fry until gollden brown.

9. 9

   Repeat until all dough is used.

10. 10

    Sprinkle with confectionery sugar (or honey, if you prefer).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.