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Haman’S Ears

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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.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1
Calories: 1290.7
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
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 Egg Yolks
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon rind;grated
  • 3 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoon Rum or brandy
  • 2 1/2 cup Flour, unbleached
  • 1 cup Oil; olive or otherwise for
Directions
  1. 1
    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.
  2. 2
    In a small bowl,
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    beat the eggs, egg yolks with the sugar, lemon rind, olive oil, vanilla extract and rum.
  4. 4
    Gradually add enough flour to make a rather soft dough.
  5. 5
    Turn out onto a floured working surface and knead for 2 or 3 minutes.
  6. 6
    Roll very thin.
  7. 7
    With a pastry cutter or sharp knife, cut into strips 1 inch x 4 to 7 inches.
  8. 8
    Slowly heat the oil in a small saucepan.
  9. 9
    (Oil is at the right temperature when a small piece of dough drops into it floats and begins to sizzle.)
  10. 10
    Fry a few strips at a time, twirling them to give them odd shapes until they are lightly golden.
  11. 11
    (Tie the longer pieces into a knot before frying them.) Drain and place on a paper towel.
  12. 12
    When all the ears are done,
  13. 13
    transfer to a large serving dish, sprinkling each
  14. 14
    layer with confectioner's sugar (through a sieve).
  15. 15
    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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