Nonna Romana Sciddurlo’s Bow Tie Fritters

Chiacchiere Baresi

Preparation info
  • Yield: about

    48

    fritters
    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      25 min

Appears in
Cooking with Nonna: A Year of Italian Holidays

By Rossella Rago

Published 2018

  • About

Chiacchiere, crostoli, scorpelle, angel wings, i uand, frappe, twists: these are just a few names for these delicious strips of fried pastry dough coated in powdered sugar that are traditionally made for Carnevale. The recipes may vary slightly from region to region, but alcohol always makes an appearance in the dough to give the strips their signature bubbles. Using a pasta roller allows you to make a large quantity for your holiday party, and you’ll need them, because these