Cicerchiata
Author: MaisReceitas.com
Ingredientes
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 4 extra large eggs
  • 1 tbsp. lemon rind (grated)
  • 4 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup honey
  • 2 cups whole hazelnuts
  • 4 squares (4 oz.) semi−sweet chocolate
Preparação
  1. Place flour in a large bowl, make a well. Add eggs and lemon rind, mix.
  2. Knead till dough is elastic, set aside for 30 minutes. Take a small amount
  3. of dough and roll into a long strip, cut short lengths to form small balls.
  4. In a deep fryer, cook dough pieces until golden. Bring honey to a boil and
  5. simmer for 5 minutes. Add chocolate, cook until melted. Remove from heat and
  6. add nuts. Coat balls in honey/chocolate/nut mixture. In a tube pan, pile
  7. honey coated balls around sides. Cool slightly and press balls together.
Recipe by Mais Receitas - Cozinhar é fácil at https://www.maisreceitas.com/cicerchiata/