Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Khrustyky –Fried Angel Wings


Khrustyky –Fried Angel Wings
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
4 egg yolks
1 whole egg
2 – 3 tablespoons brandy or dark rum
1 tablespoon confectioner’s sugar
1/8 tsp salt
Directions
Place 2 cups of flour into a large bowl make a well add in the yolks, whole egg, salt and confectioner’s sugar. Bring the ingredients into together until it is ball shaped.
Sprinkle ½ cup flour on a board then knead for 10 minutes. Divide into 4 parts and wrap Let rest for 1 hour minimum.
Heat 3- 4 inches oil to 350 degrees in a deep fryer or large heavy pot.
On a floured board or pastry cloth, roll out the dough paper thin 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a pastry wheel or sharp knife into 2 ½ - 3 inch   by 4-5 inch strips in length diagonally.
Slit each strip in the centre, pull one end through lightly. Fry few at a time never over crowding the pot to a delicate brown.
Drain on paper towels.
Dust with confectioner’s sugar.