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Grostoli

Italian

Roll the dough thin enough that the pieces can bubble in the oil. Fry a small first batch to check how fast they brown, then dust with sugar once they cool.

Serving of Grostoli; presentation may vary
Serving example of this dish. Ingredients and presentation may vary. Image resized for web. Photo: Clop · Source · Public domain
Servings (recipe yield)
A batch like this will last for two days in a family of four.
Prep time
30 min
Cook time
10 min
Rest / chill / soak
Not provided
Total time
Not provided

Estimated times for this version of the recipe. Equipment, ingredient preparation and batch size can change the timing.

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Ingredients

  • A cup of sugar
  • 800g flour
  • A tablespoon of baking powder
  • A pinch of salt
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons lard or butter.
  • 4 tablespoons a 40% a.b.v. spirit. Cachaça is the main one, Rum or Grappa will do.
  • A cup of milk.

Instructions

  1. Add sugar, flour, baking powder, salt and mix all these dry ingredients.
  2. Add eggs, grease, liquor, milk and mix it.
  3. Knead it in a table until it is homogenous.
  4. Divide the dough into smaller pieces and roll them with a pin on the table.
  5. Sprinkle the flour and finally, cut the dough into rectangles.
  6. Make a vertical cut in the middle, and twist the sides.
  7. Fry it in lard until it browns and sprinkle it on sugar and cinnamon.

Source: Public Domain Recipes · bernardo-slongo · Recipe source · Public-domain source license

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