Purim Manicotti

These traditional Purim Manicotti are delightful, crispy fried dough pockets filled with a simple, sweet honey mixture. A staple of Ashkenazi Jewish holidays, they offer a perfect balance of golden, flaky exterior and soft, sweet interior. The recipe relies on basic pantry staples like flour, eggs, and oil to create a tender pastry that is easy to assemble. They are best served warm, making them an irresistible treat for holiday gatherings or a special weekend dessert. While often associated with Purim, these sweet manicotti are enjoyed year-round by those craving a nostalgic, homemade pastry experience.

Cooking Method: Boiling, Frying

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 1

Calories: 149.5

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

These traditional Purim Manicotti are delightful, crispy fried dough pockets filled with a simple, sweet honey mixture. A staple of Ashkenazi Jewish holidays, they offer a perfect balance of golden, flaky exterior and soft, sweet interior. The recipe relies on basic pantry staples like flour, eggs, and oil to create a tender pastry that is easy to assemble. They are best served warm, making them an irresistible treat for holiday gatherings or a special weekend dessert. While often associated with Purim, these sweet manicotti are enjoyed year-round by those craving a nostalgic, homemade pastry experience.

Ingredients

2 Eggs
1/8 teaspoon Salt
1 1/2 cup Flour;unbleached
1 cup Oil; for frying,olive or

Directions

1
In a bowl, lightly beat the eggs and salt together until well combined.
2
Gradually add the flour to the egg mixture, mixing until a soft, pliable dough forms.
3
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about one minute until smooth.
4
Roll the dough out as thin as possible on a floured surface.
5
Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut the dough into small squares or rectangles.
6
Place a small amount of honey in the center of each dough piece.
7
Fold the dough over the honey to form pockets, pressing the edges firmly to seal.
8
Heat the oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
9
Fry the manicotti in batches until golden brown and crispy, turning once.
10
Remove from oil and drain on paper towels before serving warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 149.5kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.6g17%
Saturated Fat 1.7g9%
Cholesterol 15.5mg6%
Sodium 107.0mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 11.4g4%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugars 0.1g
Protein 2.0g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: purim, manicotti, jewish, holiday, dessert, pastry, honey, fried, dough, traditional, ashkenazi, sweet, crispy, filling, homemade

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