Tortelli Di Carnevale (Italian Carnevale Doughnuts) Recipe

Name: Tortelli Di Carnevale (Italian Carnevale Doughnuts)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 fluid ounces water; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 pinch salt; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 5 fluid ounces anise-flavored liqueur; 1/4 cup white sugar; 3 tablespoons grappa; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 3 eggs, separated; 2 cups lard, or as needed

Servings: persons

12 fluid ounces water
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pinch salt
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
5 fluid ounces anise-flavored liqueur
1/4 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons grappa
1 tablespoon lemon zest
3 eggs, separated
2 cups lard, or as needed

1
Combine water, butter, and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in flour until well mixed. Return saucepan to medium heat; cook and stir until dough starts to pull away from the sides of the saucepan, 3 to 5 minutes.
2
Remove saucepan from heat and stir anise-flavored liqueur, sugar, grappa, and lemon zest into dough. Cool dough to room temperature, at least 30 minutes.
3
Beat egg yolks into the cooled dough until well mixed. Cover bowl with a clean towel and let rest for 3 hours.
4
Beat egg whites in a bowl until stiff peaks form; gently fold into the dough until no white streaks remain.
5
Heat lard in a heavy saucepan over medium heat or in a deep fryer. Form dough into balls the size of golf balls; fry in the hot lard in batches, until doughnuts are lightly browned and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes.

473

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 fluid ounces water, 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 pinch salt, 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Tortelli Di Carnevale (Italian Carnevale Doughnuts) 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.

Tortelli Di Carnevale (Italian Carnevale Doughnuts)

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