Calabrian Turdilli with Honey
https://easyhomemaderecipes.caWhether you call them Turdiddri with Honey or Turdilli with Honey these warm from the fryer white wine fried dough balls are the most amazing Calabrese dessert you will ever want to eat!Traditionally made at Christmas time, warm Turdilli with honey are the perfect ending to a perfect meal accompanied by a fresh brewed cup of espresso.
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Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 5 cups all purpose flour
- vegetable oil for frying (2 to 3 cups)
- 1 cup honey
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, mix the eggs and sugar until well combined.
- Add 1 cup of the vegetable oil and mix.
- Add the white wine and mix.
- Remove bowl from the stand mixer. Add the baking powder and slowly start to add the flour a little at a time until you have added about 4 cups. Use a wooden spoon to mix the egg mixture and the flour.
- Once the dough has come together and is ready to kneed, roll it out onto a floured surface and begin to kneed. Add flour as needed.
- Roll the dough until smooth.
- Cut a section of the dough at a time and roll it out into a long piece about 1 inch in diameter. Cut the piece again into pieces that are 2 inches long. Using a gnocchi board, roll the dough to make lines on the turdilli and carefully place each piece on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. (If you don't have a gnocchi board, you can use the underside of a wicker or bamboo basket that has ridges)
- Section off the next piece of dough and repeat to roll and cut pieces, make ridges and placing the turdilli on the baking sheet.
- Warm up vegetable oil in a fryer, make sure the pot is large enough to fry 8 to 10 turdilli at a time and that the oil comes up 2 to 3 inches up the pot/fryer.
- The oil should reach a temperature of 375℉ to 380℉. Text the oil with a small piece of dough or use a candy thermometer.
- Place the turdilli in the pot. they will sink at first. Lower the temperature slightly as you want them to cook slowly and for a long time. Otherwise the dough will remain raw.
- As they cook the turdilli will rise to the surface. Turn them so that they get color on both sides. Once golden brown, remove them and place them on a plate or bowl lined with paper towel to absorb excess oil. Repeat until you have fried all the turdilli.
- In a medium size frypan, heat up the honey on low heat until warm and place as many turdilli in the frypan as possible turning them so that they honey fills all their nooks and crannies.
- Remove from heat and place on a plate. Repeat with remaining turdilli. Once you have glazed all your turdilli you can decorate with sprinkles (optional).
- Eat while warm!
Notes
Meal Prep Tips
Let the oil heat up to 375° to 380°F. Use a candy thermometer or you can test the fryer by placing some dough in the fryer to see if the oil bubbles around the dough. If you plan on freezing your turdilli, do not glaze with honey. Instead, defrost them, then glaze and decorate with sprinkles prior to serving. Serve warm for best experience.Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 108kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 27mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 18IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
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