italian bowknot cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup honey (optional)

Recipe

Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar together. cut in the butter until well-blended. stir in the eggs and mix thoroughly.
• knead dough on a floured surface until dough is elastic. let dough rest for 1 hour.
• heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• divide dough into 4 parts, keeping each piece covered until ready to use. roll each piece into a thin rectangle, about 8x10 inches. cut dough into strips about 8 inches long and 3/4 inch wide. tie each strip into loose knot.
• fry cookies in hot oil 3 to 4 at a time, until golden brown. transfer cookies to a paper towel-lined plate. drain well and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and honey, if desired. serve hot or cold. store any uneaten cookies in an airtight container (see editor's note).