Farfallette Dolci - Sweet bowknots
- 6 eggs
- 3 tbs. granulated sugar
- 3 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp. orange flavour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 tbs. butter
- 1 tsp. almond flavour
- 3 cups peanut oil
Beat eggs lightly; add granulated sugar, salt, and flavouring; blend thoroughly.Place flour on board; cut in butter; add egg mixture. Knead until smooth ball is obtained. If dough is too soft, gradually add a little flour to make it firm but not hard. Set aside for 30 minutes.Then cut dough into 4 sections. Roll on well floured board until wafer thin. Cut with pastry cutter into strips 6 inches long by ¾ inch wide. Tie in individual bowknots. Fry bows about 3 minutes or until light brown in deep hot peanut oil. Drain on absorbent paper; cool; sprinkle with powdered sugar. Makes about 6 to 7 dozen bowknots.