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Cannoli
INGREDIENTS
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makes 22 - 24 4" cannoli
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2 cups (250 grams/16 ounces) all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons(28 grams/1 ounce) sugar
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1 teaspoon (5 grams/0.06 ounces) unsweetened baking cocoa powder
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1/2 teaspoon (1.15 grams/0.04 ounces) ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon (approx. 3 grams/0.11 ounces) salt
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3 tablespoons (42 grams/1.5 ounces) vegetable or olive oil
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1 teaspoon (5 grams/0.18 ounces) white wine vinegar
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Approximately 1/2 cup (approx. 59 grams/approx. 4 fluid ounces/approx. 125 ml) sweet Marsala or any white or red wine you have on hand
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1 large egg, separated (you will need the egg white but not the yolk)
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Vegetable or any neutral oil for frying – about 2 quarts (8 cups/approx. 2 litres)
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Note - If you want a chocolate cannoli dough, substitute a few tablespoons of the flour (about 25%) with a few tablespoons of dark, unsweetened cocoa powder and a little more wine until you have a workable dough.
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For the Filling:
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30 ounces ricotta cheese
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4 ounces mascarpone cheese
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1 tablespoon Grand Marnier
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3 tablespoons (or to taste) of confectioner's sugar
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zest of 1 orange
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3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
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