cenci!

so while i was in italy for 4 months, these were my favorite baked good. obviously i can't say that they were my favorite food, everything in italy is delicious (eg, truffle pizza, 4 cheese penne with truffle oil, pear and cheese ravioli, and oh so much gelato. i swear, if i hadn't walked everywhere, they would have had to roll me off the plane!) they're typically made for carnivale, but you can find them year round at a fornaio or a pasticceria, where of course you can find other amazing things. they are thin, crisp, messy and amazing.

ingredienti!

1 1/2 cups flour (farina!)

3 eggs (uova)

3 tablespoons butter (burro), the butter should be softened, easier to work with.

2 tablespoons sugar (zucchero, which is lots of fun to say!)

1 tablespoon milk (latte)

1 tablespoon vanilla (vaniglia i think. it's a weird word)

Dash o'lemon zest

combine all ingredients into a firm dough. knead like bread dough. roll out really really thin. cut into strips about an inch wide and 4 inches long. twist into what will look like ringlet curls. fry in oil (oil should be about 375 degrees) until golden brown (should only be about a minute in the oil). drain. cover in powdered sugar. enjoy!

these are relatively simple, delicious, and full of happiness and joy!