Canoli Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Frying
Garnish
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Whisk together until well combined.
- 2
Incorporate Butter
Add the unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3
Add Wet Ingredients
In a separate small bowl, beat the egg, then add the white wine (or vinegar) and water. Mix well and then add to the flour mixture.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Stir until the dough begins to come together, then knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Mix Filling Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, chocolate chips, and cinnamon. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- 6
Chill the Filling
Cover the filling and refrigerate until ready to use, at least 30 minutes.
Frying
- 7
Roll Out Dough
On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into rectangles about 3x5 inches.
- 8
Shape the Cannoli
Wrap each rectangle around a cannoli tube, sealing the edges with a bit of water.
- 9
Heat Oil
In a deep pot or fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 10
Fry Cannoli
Carefully place the cannoli in the hot oil, frying in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Assembly
- 11
Fill the Cannoli
Once the cannoli shells are cool, carefully remove them from the tubes and fill with the ricotta filling using a pastry bag.
- 12
Garnish
Sprinkle the filled cannoli with powdered sugar and crushed pistachios before serving.
