Cassatelle Alla Siciliana
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FROM - Italian Times INGREDIENTS
1 pound flour
1 egg
4 tablespoons tepid water
2 tablespoons sugar
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons Claret
3 tablespoons shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons baking powderDissolve sugar in tepid water. Mix all other ingredients, except Claret. Add water slowly. Knead well. While dough is stiff, gradually add wine. Continue kneading until dough can be rolled out easily. Place in bowl. Set aside in cool place for 30 minutes.
CREAM FILLING
1 pound ricotta cheese
1 square bitter chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped citron
1 teaspoon almond flavor
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 pint peanut oilBlend all ingredients, except oil, until a custard-like consistency is obtained. If too dry, add milk. Place in bowl and refrigerate.
Roll out dough on floured board until very thin. Cut dough into disks about 3 inches in diameter. Fry in very deep hot oil 1 minute or until golden brown on both sides. Drain on brown paper. Set aside to cool.
When disks are cold, put in palm of hand and spread with a tablespoon of cream filling, top with another disk. Repeat until all are used. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Makes about 2 dozen