Sweet Wine Fritters
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon beaten egg
- 1 tablespoon sweet white wine
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Vegetable oil
- Powdered sugar
- Mix first 6 ingredients in large bowl until dough forms.
- Knead dough in bowl until smooth, about 5 minutes.
- Shape dough into ball; flatten into disk.
- Wrap in plastic; set aside 10 minutes.
- Divide dough in half.
- Roll out 1 disk on lightly floured surface to scant 1/8-inch thickness.
- Cut dough into 1/2x6-inch strips.
- Repeat rolling and cutting with remaining dough.
- Pour oil into medium saucepan to depth of 1 1/2 inches.
- Heat oil to 350F.
- Working in batches of 4 cookies, fry until golden.
- Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels; drain.
- Sift sugar over.
- (Can be made 2 days ahead.
- Store in airtight container at room temperature.)
flour, unsalted butter, beaten egg, sweet white wine, vanilla, salt, vegetable oil, powdered sugar
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sweet-wine-fritters-1808 (may not work)