Desserts
Desserts
Rose-shaped chiacchiere
Chiacchiere roses flavoured with alchermes, made by stacking thin dough discs and frying them until crisp.
From Nonna Adele’s kitchen
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Method
Knead the flour, egg, margarine, alchermes, sugar, salt and lemon zest into an evenly mixed dough.
Divide into portions and roll into thin sheets using a pasta machine. Cut discs in three sizes, each smaller than the last.
Stack 3 discs from largest to smallest. Press firmly in the centre with the clean handle of a wooden spoon, leaving the edges free.
Heat the corn oil and fry a few roses at a time, turning gently until golden. Drain on kitchen paper.
Leave to cool and dust with icing sugar.
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