These sweet crispy biscuits are usually called chiacchiere or sprelle which means ‘chatter’ or ‘gossip’ – they are a traditional fried Italian biscuit made for Carnevale.
Ingredients
100g lard or oil of your choice.
500g plain flour
90g caster sugar
35g unsalted butter
3 medium eggs
a pinch of fine salt
a splash of milk
icing sugar to dust
METHOD
MIX together your flour, butter, eggs,vanilla & salt using the dough hook of your mixer - it should form a soft dough.
ADD a splash of milk if needed.
COVER with cling film and leave to rest for about 1 hour at room temperature.
ROLL out the dough a little at a time to about 0.5 cm thick.
CUT into long ribbons, about 2 cm wide, or any shape you like, and tie into loose knots
MELT your lard (or preferred oil) in a large saucepan over a medium heat.
FRY in batches for 3 to 4 min until golden brown
TRANSFER using a slotted spoon, to some kitchen paper.
DUST with icing sugar
These keep for several weeks in an air tight container.
Ingredients
100g lard or oil of your choice.
500g plain flour
90g caster sugar
35g unsalted butter
3 medium eggs
a pinch of fine salt
a splash of milk
icing sugar to dust
