Chiacchiere - an easy Italian tradition
Chiacchiere - an easy Italian tradition

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Great recipe for Chiacchiere - an easy Italian tradition. Chiacchiere in Italian means 'chats' and we all need those now more than ever. Have fun in the kitchen involving your children with this one bowl wonder. The dough requires the addition of a small amount of liqueur.

Chiacchiere - an easy Italian tradition is one of the most well liked of current trending meals in the world. It is enjoyed by millions daily. It’s simple, it is quick, it tastes yummy. Chiacchiere - an easy Italian tradition is something that I have loved my entire life. They’re fine and they look fantastic.

To begin with this recipe, we have to first prepare a few ingredients. You can have chiacchiere - an easy italian tradition using 8 ingredients and 2 steps. Here is how you cook it.

The ingredients needed to make Chiacchiere - an easy Italian tradition:
  1. Make ready 150 g 00 flour
  2. Get 20 g caster sugar
  3. Make ready 1 medium egg
  4. Make ready 30 ml milk
  5. Prepare 15 g melted unsalted butter
  6. Make ready 1 tbsp liqueur of your choice
  7. Prepare 1/2 grated lemon zest
  8. Get Vegetable oil to fry - my choice is groundnut

TRADITIONAL ITALIAN RECIPE: Like in most catholic countries Angel Wings ( Cenci or Chiacchiere ) are a big big deal, marking the start of Carnival in Italy. Carnival ( carnivale ) runs from 'fat Thursday , giovedi grasso' until 'fat Tuesday, martedi grasso'. Patisseries are showing trays and trays of frappe (the Roman name of chiacchiere) & castagnole in their windows, as these are the typical carnival pastries here and everywhere in Italy. Chiacchiere di carnevale are crunchy pastry fritters, deep fried or baked.

Instructions to make Chiacchiere - an easy Italian tradition:
  1. As described in the introduction, place all ingredients in one bowl and combine to a smooth ball. Let rest for about 30 minutes. Once is ready to go, divide into three parts and start rolling. You can use a pasta machine, but you can easily make them using a rolling pin.
  2. The secret for those bubbles, are the folds. The more you fold your dough on itself, the more bubbles you get. Once you have reached a see-through thickness it's time to fry slow and low, until golden brown. Before serving, dust with icing sugar.

Patisseries are showing trays and trays of frappe (the Roman name of chiacchiere) & castagnole in their windows, as these are the typical carnival pastries here and everywhere in Italy. Chiacchiere di carnevale are crunchy pastry fritters, deep fried or baked. Chiacchiere in Italian means chit chat or gossip. I'm not certain as to why they are called as such but I can imagine chit chatting with family and friends as I gobble these up! Chiacchiere puff up immediately when placed in the hot oil and the result is a crispy, not at all greasy bite that is as addictive as chips.

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