Cenci

Cenci

www.gourmettraveller.com.au

Cenci is a classic Italian dessert of fried, sugary ribbons. Light, crispy, and sweet, it’s perfect for treats, holidays, or festive celebrations.

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Cooking tools:

  • Skillet
  • Mortar and pestle
  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Plastic wrap
  • Rolling pin
  • Pasta wheel
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking sheet
  • Saucepan
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Slotted spoon
  • Absorbent paper
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Stove
  • Refrigerator
  • Grater
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 250 gm plain flour, sieved, plus extra for dusting (1⅔ cup)
  • 50 gm pure icing sugar, sieved, plus extra for dusting (⅓ cup)
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 40 gm softened butter
  • 20 ml grappa
  • Finely grated rind of 2 lemons
  • For deep-frying: vegetable oil

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