*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                  Vecchiarelle ( Honey-coated fritters )

Recipe By     : The Encyclopedia of Italian Cooking
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3 1/2  cups          all-purpose flour
     1/2  cake          compressed yeast
                        dissolved in 3 tbsp lukewarm water
                        pinch of salt
                        vegatable oil for deep frying
     1/2  cup           thin honey

Sift the flour onto a work surface and make a well in the center.  Add the 
yeast and salt and work together with the fingertips.  Add lukewarm water 
gradually, kneading until a smooth, pliable dough is obtained.  Shape into 
a ball and place in a bowl.  Sprinkle with a little flour and cover with a 
damp cloth.  Leave to rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until 
doubled in bulk.

Knead the dough on a floured surface, then shape into small sticks, about 
1/2 inch thick and 2 1/2 inches long.  Heat the oil in a deep-fat fryer 
and deep-fry the sticks, a few at a time, until golden brown.  Drain on 
absorbent kitchen paper and keep warm while frying the remainder.

Put the honey in a saucepan and heat gently until it has melted stirring 
constantly.  Dip the sticks into the honey to coat and serve immediately.  
 

Serves 4-6