Acciuleddi Carnival

Procedure

The dough for the Sardinian Carnival acciuleddi is simple and quick to make: it is sufficient to put all the ingredients on the work surface and knead until you get a firm dough, homogeneous, slightly sticky but that does not stick to your hands. If the dough is too sticky, add a little semolina. You'll have to knead about ten minutes. Then wrap the dough in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours: Like this, the dough will acquire elasticity and vigor and will no longer be sticky.

Take from the dough small pieces and, as you see in VIDEO RECIPE, cut into thin cords (more will be thinner and the Acciuleddi will be graceful and beautiful to look at). Once obtained thin chains, fold them in half and place them on the work surface. Slightly pressing the left end on the table, use your right hand to roll up on itself the cord, so that it is tightly. Raise them on the string, It will scroll from self only, finish the acciuledda as you see in the video and place it on a cutting board sprinkled with semolina. Continue until the dough is exhausted.

Acciuleddi Carnival, Sardinian recipe

When all are ready Acciuleddi, Heat plenty of oil seeds like at a temperature of 160 degrees (I use a wok for frying and a cooking thermometer) Acciuleddi and fry a few at a time: you will see that as soon as you dipped in the oil they will swell and become golden, exactly as it happens in the VIDEO RECIPE,.

You have to get a golden color and uniform, not too clear, so that they are crispy Acciuleddi. Drain the acciuleddi and place them on absorbent paper to eliminate excess ainted. When all are cooked Acciuleddi, pour into a large saucepan honey and orange zest grated.

Heat over low heat and, when honey is liquid, Add (Also in stages if the pan is not wide enough) the Acciuleddi. Stir gently , as you see in VIDEO RECIPE, so that the acciuleddi are evenly covered with honey and then arrange them with pliers on the serving plate. This is a task you have to do as long as they are hot Acciuleddi, because then the honey will harden and it will be difficult to move them without breaking them.

Melt the honey again remained in the pan (if it was little add a little more') and add the candied orange peel cut very thin. Pour the hot mixture of honey and orange on Acciuleddi and let cool completely. I advise you to wait at least 3-4 hours to enjoy the Sardinian Acciuleddi Carnival, or even a whole day, so the flavors have time to blend. Bon appétit!