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                                  Cannoli
 
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 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Desserts                         Italian
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
                         -----Dough-----
    1 3/4  Cups          Flour -- approximately
    1      Tablespoon    Sugar
      1/4  Teaspoon      Salt
    1      Teaspoon      Cinnamon
    3      Tablespoons   Wine Vinegar -- (keeps them crispy)
    1                    Egg
    1      Tablespoon    Butter Or Margarine -- at room temperature
                         -----Filling-----
    1      Pound         Ricotta Cheese
      1/2  Cup           Confectioner’s Sugar
      1/4  Teaspoon      Vanilla Extract
    2      Tablespoons   Finely Minced Candied Orange Peel
                         or citron (optional)
    3      Tablespoons   Chocolate -- (Try Lindt Excellenc
      1/2  Teaspoon      Cinnamon
    2      Tablespoons   Orange Curacao -- (optional)
                         -----Garnish, Etc.-----
    1                    Egg White -- to brush
      1/4  Cup           Chopped Pistachio -- --or--
                         Other Nuts To Garnish -- (optional)
    1      Tablespoon    Confectioner’s Sugar -- to sprinkle
                         Oil -- for deep frying
 
  
 Dough: 
 1. Use your electric mixer.  In a mixing bowl measure 1 cup flour, sugar, 
 salt and cinnamon.. Attach bowl and dough hook.  Turn to medium-slow 
 speed and blend for approximately 45 seconds.  With the mixer running, 
 add vinegar, water, egg and butter. Mix to blend for 2 to 3 minutes.  Add 
 remaining flour, 1/4 cup at a time, as needed to make a dough that clings 
 to the hook. 
  
 2.  Knead for 5 minutes.  If dough clings  to the sides of the bowl,  add 
 sprinkles of flour.  Dough will be smooth and elastic. 
  
 3. Wrap the soft dough in foil or plastic and refrigerate to relax and 
 chill for at least 1 hour. 
  
 4. Heat at least 2 inches of vegetable oil to 375 degrees. 
  
 5. Place dough on a floured work surface and roll extremely thin-- 1/16 
 inch or less!  Don't rush.  When the dough pulls back, allow it to 
 relax.  If it softens and sticks, return it to the frig for 5 or 10
 minutes. 
   Cut 4 1/2 inch circles (size of a many small margarine tub lids!) Roll 
 the dough scraps out and continue until all dough is used.  You should 
 have 12 to 14 circles. 
  
 6. When the circles are cut, roll again just before placing on the 
 cannoli tubes.  This will give them an oval shape, about 5 inches by 4 
 1/2 inches. 
  
 7. Place the dough so that its longest dimension is the length of the 
 metal tube.  Brush the tip of the dough with egg white to seal.  Toll 
 dough on the tube. 
  
 8. Deep frying.  The length of time will depend of the thickness of the 
 shells.  A very thin shell will need about 2 minutes. A thicker shell 
 could require up to 6 minutes.  Fry two or three at a time.  Turn over 
 once during frying.  Fry until golden brown.  Remove with tongs.  Cool 
 for a few minutes and then push the tubes free to use again.  Cool shells 
 completely before filling. 
  
 Filling: 
  
 1. Cream ricotta cheese in a bowl with a spatula or wooden spoon or with 
 an electric mixer until smooth, about 5 minutes.  Add confectioners' 
 sugar, vanilla, candied fruit, chocolate, cinnamon and orange curacao. 
 Continue beating another 4 or 5 minutes.  Refrigerate until ready to fill 
 shells. 
  
 2. Use a small spoon to stuff the filling into the shells.  Dip the ends 
 in chopped nuts.  Sift confectioners' sugar over the shells and serve. 
  
 3. Unfilled shells can be stored in a cool, dry place for three to four 
 weeks, or frozen for three month 
  
                    
 
 
 
 
 
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 NOTES : This is the one my family prepares for those special occasions...
 from 
 Bernard Clayton’s *The Complete Book of Pastry.*  My notes say-- 
 Absolutely terrific.  Time consuming, but not tricky. 
  
 You do need cannoli tubes, available from most kitchenware stores.  They 
 are metal tubes about 6 inches long and 3/4 inch in diameter. Sold in 
 sets of 4 which is the number you'll need.  Hope you enjoy this!  It is 
 worth it, as well as an adventure. 
  
 Makes 12 to 14 pastries

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