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castagnole senza burro

Butter-free Italian Castagnole: a quick and tasty recipe

Olio Farchioni
A Carnevale treat,  healthy and tasty.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • Electric whisk
  • Large pan
  • Slotted spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 150 g Pastry flour
  • 2 Eggs
  • 40 g Sugar
  • 1/2 sachet Baking powder
  • 6 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (or Olio Extra Vergine di Oliva Speciale per Dolci Farchioni) 
  • 1 Lemon zest
  • to taste Olive Oil (for frying)
  • to taste Icing sugar

Instructions
 

  • Beat eggs and sugar in a bowl with an electric whisk.
  • Add oil while mixing.
  • Add flour and baking powder.
  • Add zest.
  • Keep mixing
  • Put a large pan on the stove with plenty of olive oil. 
  • When the oil is hot enough, scoop a spoonful of the dough (use two spoons) and drop it into the oil.
  • Turn over your castagnole until golden, remove them from heat with a slotted spoon and place them on kitchen paper.
  • Let them cool down and then sprinkle with icing sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 500kcal