Chanukah Recipes
Fried Cruller Bows
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 whole egg
- 2 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Confectioners' sugar
- Ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine flour, 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, granulated sugar and salt in small bowl. Stir in whole egg, egg whites and vanilla extract with fork until mixture is crumbly. Form dough into ball; knead on lightly floured surface until smooth, about 5 minutes. Cover loosely; let stand about 30 minutes.
- Heat 2 inches of oil to 375 degrees F in a heavy, large saucepan. Roll dough on floured surface to 12 inches square, about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 12 one inch strips; cut strips in half to form 24 (6 x 1 inch) strips. Tie each strip into a knot. Fry knots in oil, a few at a time, 3 to 4 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels.
- Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and cinnamon.
- Serve warm.
