Chiacchiere are light, crispy, and delicately sweet fried pastries, traditionally made during Carnival in Italy. Here’s how to make them!
Ingredients:
250 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
30 g (2 tbsp) sugar
1 pinch salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 eggs
30 g (2 tbsp) butter, melted
2 tbsp white wine or grappa (optional, for extra crispiness)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Oil for frying (vegetable or sunflower oil)
Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions:
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