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sfinge

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Barbara Nazworth
Plymouth, MI

A recipe that was from my Sicilian grandmother (Nana). I don't know if it is original, but I cooked this as a child and now for my grandchildren. I hope it gets passed on to my great-grandchildren.

(3 ratings)
yield 6 -8
prep time 40 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For sfinge

  • 4
    eggs
  • 1 c
    water
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 2 c
    flour
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • MIXTURE TO ROLL SFINGE IN:
  • 1/2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 3/4 c
    sugar

How To Make sfinge

  • 1
    Beat Eggs and Water, blend well and set aside.
  • 2
    Combine dry ingredients together (sugar, flour, baking powder, salt). Stir into egg mixture. Cover and set in warm place for 30 minutes.
  • 3
    Drop 1 tbsp of batter in oil (3 at a time) or you can also use some oil in a pan to cook the sphinge. Drain on paper towel.
  • 4
    On wax paper combine sugar and cinnamon together. Roll the sphine in the mixture
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