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CARTELATA (FRIED FLOWERS)


6 egg yolks

6 tsp. sugar

6 tsp. olive oil

1 jigger of wine or whiskey

Enough flour to roll dough easily

Roll dough very thin, cut into strips 1 inch wide and about 9 inches long. Pinch along strip every inch or so, then start to turn, pinching together until you have a round flower. Drop into deep fat until golden - drain on paper towels. Pour honey or vina cotte over flower - sprinkle with chopped nuts.