Haman’S Ears
Description
This Italian dessert features Eggs, Yolks, Sugar, Salt, Lemon rind;grated. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor, bright, zesty notes. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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frying -Confectioner's or icing -sugar Orecchi di Aman For the Italian Jews orecchi di Aman are as synonymous with the festival of Purim as the Hamantaschen are for the Ashkenazim.
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In a small bowl,
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beat the eggs, egg yolks with the sugar, lemon rind, olive oil, vanilla extract and rum.
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Gradually add enough flour to make a rather soft dough.
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Turn out onto a floured working surface and knead for 2 or 3 minutes.
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Roll very thin.
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With a pastry cutter or sharp knife, cut into strips 1 inch x 4 to 7 inches.
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Slowly heat the oil in a small saucepan.
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(Oil is at the right temperature when a small piece of dough drops into it floats and begins to sizzle.)
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Fry a few strips at a time, twirling them to give them odd shapes until they are lightly golden.
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(Tie the longer pieces into a knot before frying them.) Drain and place on a paper towel.
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When all the ears are done,
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transfer to a large serving dish, sprinkling each
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layer with confectioner's sugar (through a sieve).
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YIELDS: 2 to 3 dozen
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1290.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 75.5g117%
- Saturated Fat 11.7g59%
- Cholesterol 93.2mg32%
- Sodium 2471.9mg103%
- Total Carbohydrate 129.5g44%
- Dietary Fiber 4.1g17%
- Sugars 15.8g
- Protein 18.3g37%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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