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Title: Cannoli Alla Siciliana #1 Categories: Dessert Yield: 6 Servings 1 1/2 c All-purpose flour 1 pn Salt 1/2 ts Baking powder 2 Eggs 4 ts Sugar 2 tb Butter 1 c Marsala or dessert wine Olive oil 1/2 lb Ricotta cheese 4 ts Orange flower water 1/2 c Diced candied orange or -citron 1 oz Bitter chocolate; crushed Confectioners' sugar 1. Combine flour, salt, baking powder, 1 egg, sugar, & butter; mix well. 2. Gradually add enough wine to make a firm dough. Knead until smooth & elastic. Roll into very thin sheets; cut into 12 squares. 3. Place metal cannoli tubes diagonally onto each square so tube divides each square into 2 triangles. Lay points of triangles over tubes so they meet in middle. Separate remaining egg & use a little of the egg white to moisten overlap. Press gently to seal. 4. Heat 3-4 inches deep olive oil in deep pan. Fry cannoli until golden brown, drain well on paper towels, & cool. Remove metal tubes. 5. Combine remaining part of egg with ricottta cheese, orange flower water, candied orange, & chocolate & blend well. Fill cannoli with cheese mixture. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar. MARIOS TURTLE CREEK VILLAGE, DALLAS From the Glen's MM Recipe Archive, http://www.erols.com/hosey. |