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Classic cannoli - cannoli alla siciliana

Yield: 6 Servings

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 c ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
• 1 pn SALT
• 1/2 ts BAKING POWDER
• 2 EGGS
• 4 ts SUGAR
• 2 tb BUTTER
• 1 c MARSALA OR DESSERT WINE OLIVE OIL
• 1/2 lb RICOTTA CHEESE
• 4 ts ORANGE FLOWER WATER
• 1/2 c DICED CANDIED ORANGE OR -CITRON
• 1 oz BITTER CHOCOLATE

Instructions:

CRUSHED CONFECTIONERS' SUGAR 1. Combine flour salt baking powder 1 egg sugar & butter; mix well. 2. Gradually add enough wine to make a firm dough. Knead until smooth & elastic. Roll into very thin sheets; cut into 12 squares. 3. Place metal cannoli tubes diagonally onto each square so tube divides each square into 2 triangles. Lay points of triangles over tubes so they meet in middle. Separate remaining egg & use a little of the egg white to moisten overlap. Press gently to seal. 4. Heat 3-4 inches deep olive oil in deep pan. Fry cannoli until golden brown drain well on paper towels & cool. Remove metal tubes. 5. Combine remaining part of egg with ricottta cheese orange flower water candied orange & chocolate & blend well. Fill cannoli with cheese mixture. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.

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