crispelle (fried dough)

(1 RATING)
117 Pinches
reading, PA
Updated on Jul 30, 2010

I come from an Italian family. My grandmother made these on a holiday or a special occasion. We would have them right out of the pan, good and warm. We put powdered sugar over them and some people drizzle honey on them. What ever you choose they are great!!!!!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield four

Ingredients

  • 6 cups flour
  • 6 medium eggs
  • - oil for frying
  • - honey or powdered sugar

How To Make crispelle (fried dough)

  • Step 1
    Make a well in the flour and add eggs one at a time roll into a smooth ball. Cut dough into 4 pieces. Roll each piece to 1/4" thickness.Cut dough into strips 3 to 4" long with a fluted pastry wheel. Fry in hot oil, do not crowd. Fry until brown in hot oil and then drain them on a brown paper bag. Sprinkle with powdered sugar or drizzle with honey. Manja!

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