Sweet Bowknots(Italian)
Sweet Bowknots are charming, lightly fried Italian treats with a delicate sweetness and subtle orange and almond flavors, perfect for sharing at celebrations or with coffee.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Beat eggs lightly, then add granulated sugar, salt, and orange flavor; blend thoroughly.
- Place flour on a board; cut in butter and add the egg mixture.
- Knead until a smooth dough is obtained.
- If the dough is too soft, gradually add a little flour to make it firm but not hard.
- Set aside the dough for 30 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 4 sections.
- Roll each section on a well-floured board until wafer thin.
- Cut into strips 6 inches long and 3/4 inch wide with a pastry cutter.
- Tie each strip into a bowknot or make a slit in the center and invert.
- Fry the bowknots in hot oil for about 3 minutes until lightly browned.
- Drain on absorbent paper, then cool.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
815
kcal
41% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Contains
Milk
Egg
Wheat/Gluten
Peanut
Tree nuts
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).