PIGNOLATTI (PEEN-YO-LAHT-TEE) 
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
3 eggs
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Cooking oil for deep frying

COATING:

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. honey
2 tbsp. butter
Multicolored decorative sprinkles

In large bowl combine flour and salt. Make a well in center. Combine eggs and vanilla, add to flour mixture. Mix well to make a stiff dough. On lightly floured surface knead dough 10 to 12 times. Roll dough out to 12 x 7 inch rectangle, 1/4 inch thick. Cut into 1/2 inch wide strips. Heat oil to 365 degrees. Drop as many pieces of dough as will float uncrowded in one layer in the hot oil. Fry 2 to 3 minutes, or until lightly browned. Drain on paper toweling.

In small saucepan, butter sides. Combine the sugar and honey. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture boils (approximately 3 minutes). Remove from heat. Stir in butter. Pour over deep fried pastries in large bowl. Put completely covered pastries in decorative dish and sprinkle decorative sprinkles on top. Let cool to harden.

 

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