Italian Bowtie Pastry (wandas)

Submitted by Cathleen Colbert

"by Susan from Bellaonline.com. Prep time does not include chill time."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 24 pastries

ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons sherry wine
• vegetable oil (for frying)
• confectioners' sugar, for decoration

directions

1. In one bowl, mix flour, salt and sugar.
2. In a separate bowl, blend egg, butter and vanilla.
3. Make a well in the dry ingredients and add the egg mixture, mix until a stiff dough forms.
4. Add sherry a tablespoon at a time until the dough becomes smooth and pliable.
5. Cover and chill 2 hours.
6. Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to 1/8 inch.
7. Cut narrow strips and twist into loose knots.
8. Fill deep fryer or heavy pot with 1-1/2 to 2 inches of oil.
9. Heat to 375 degrees F.
10. Fry cookies until they puff and turn golden brown (about 2 minutes).
11. Drain on paper towels or brown bags.
12. Dust with sugar while still warm.