Classic Cannoli - Cannoli Alla Siciliana Recipe
Yield: 6 ServingsRecipe by luhu.jp
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup: ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR,
1 pinch: SALT,
1/2 tsp: BAKING POWDER,
2: EGGS,
4 tsp: SUGAR,
2 tbsp: BUTTER,
1 cup: MARSALA OR DESSERT WINE,
OLIVE OIL,
1/2 lbs: RICOTTA CHEESE,
4 tsp: ORANGE FLOWER WATER,
1/2 cup: DICED CANDIED ORANGE OR CITRON,
1 ounce: BITTER CHOCOLATE, CRUSHED
CONFECTIONERS SUGAR,
Directions:
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 confectioners sugar.
Source from luhu.jp
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 confectioners sugar.
Source from luhu.jp