Another Carnival great classic!!! Chiacchiere are made all over Italy at Carnival time.
They are also known as Frappe, but almost each Italian region uses a different name.
The recipe is very old and goes back to the Romans.
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INGREDIENTS For 6 people 1 lb. of white flour 3 eggs 1.8 oz. of melted butter 3 tablespoons of sugar 1 lemon grated skin 1 pinch of salt 2 tablespoons of baking powder 3.38 fluid oz. of dry white wine, or grappa Extra virgin olive oil to fry the waffles |
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DIRECTIONS
Put the flour on a wooden table and make a whole in it, in the whole add all the ingredients.
Using a noodle maker or a rolling pin, flat the dough making it thin (around 2mm).
Use a pastry wheel to cut the dough into bands about 2.5 inches long and 1 inch wide.
If you prefer, you can also cut the dough into squares (about 2 inches X 2 inches).
Deep fry them into abundant Italian extra virgin olive oil.
Once ready, add some powdered sugar on top.
Buon Carnevale!!!! (Happy Carnival!!)
Emanuela