Vecchiarelle( Honey-coated fritters )

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Vecchiarelle ( Honey-coated fritters )

Recipe By : The Encyclopedia of Italian Cooking
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cake compressed yeast
dissolved in 3 tbsp lukewarm water
pinch of salt
vegatable oil for deep frying
1/2 cup thin honey

Sift the flour onto a work surface and make a well in the center. Add the
yeast and salt and work together with the fingertips. Add lukewarm water
gradually, kneading until a smooth, pliable dough is obtained. Shape into
a ball and place in a bowl. Sprinkle with a little flour and cover with a
damp cloth. Leave to rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until
doubled in bulk.

Knead the dough on a floured surface, then shape into small sticks, about
1/2 inch thick and 2 1/2 inches long. Heat the oil in a deep-fat fryer
and deep-fry the sticks, a few at a time, until golden brown. Drain on
absorbent kitchen paper and keep warm while frying the remainder.

Put the honey in a saucepan and heat gently until it has melted stirring
constantly. Dip the sticks into the honey to coat and serve immediately.


Serves 4-6