Classic Cannoli - Cannoli Alla Siciliana

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Title: Classic Cannoli - Cannoli Alla Siciliana
Categories: Italian, Desserts
Yield: 6 servings

1 1/2 c ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR OLIVE OIL
1 pn SALT 1/2 lb RICOTTA CHEESE
1/2 ts BAKING POWDER 4 ts ORANGE FLOWER WATER
2 EGGS 1/2 c DICED CANDIED ORANGE
OR
4 ts SUGAR -CITRON
2 tb BUTTER 1 oz BITTER CHOCOLATE,
CRUSHED
1 c MARSALA OR DESSERT WINE CONFECTIONERS' SUGAR

1. Combine flour, salt, baking powder, 1 egg, sugar, & butter; mix
well. 2.
Gradually add enough wine to make a firm dough. Knead until smooth &
elastic. Roll into very thin sheets; cut into 12 squares. 3. Place
metal
cannoli tubes diagonally onto each square so tube divides each square
into
2 triangles. Lay points of triangles over tubes so they meet in
middle.
Separate remaining egg & use a little of the egg white to moisten
overlap.
Press gently to seal. 4. Heat 3-4 inches deep olive oil in deep pan.
Fry
cannoli until golden brown, drain well on paper towels, & cool. Remove
metal tubes. 5. Combine remaining part of egg with ricottta cheese,
orange
flower water, candied orange, & chocolate & blend well. Fill cannoli
with
cheese mixture. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.

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