ITALIAN BOWKNOT COOKIES

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Great unusual fried cookies--the original name is 'Cenci alla Fiorentina.' It came from my Italian cousins. I used these for a bake sale once and ran out before I even got started!

Provided by Pat

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 2h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
3 tablespoons butter
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 quart vegetable oil for frying
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup honey

Steps:

  • Mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar together. Cut in the butter until well-blended. Stir in the eggs and mix thoroughly.
  • Knead dough on a floured surface until dough is elastic. Let dough rest for 1 hour.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Divide dough into 4 parts, keeping each piece covered until ready to use. Roll each piece into a thin rectangle, about 8x10 inches. Cut dough into strips about 8 inches long and 3/4 inch wide. Tie each strip into loose knot.
  • Fry cookies in hot oil 3 to 4 at a time, until golden brown. Transfer cookies to a paper towel-lined plate. Drain well and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and honey, if desired. Serve hot or cold. Store any uneaten cookies in an airtight container (see Editor's Note).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 19.3 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 66.4 mg, Sugar 17.1 g

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