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Presentation

Typical Carnival dessert, protein-free, consisting of castagnole prepared with protein-free flour, egg, sugar, lemon, anise liqueur, vanilla, yeast and peanut oil for frying.

Ingredients

 Makes 30–35 pieces

200 g (7 oz / about 1⅔ cups) low-protein flour or low-protein bread mix
1 egg (50 g / 1.8 oz)
3 egg whites (90 g / 3.2 oz / about ⅓ cup)
40 g (1.4 oz / 3 tablespoons) sugar
Zest of ½ lemon
3 g anise liqueur (about 1 tablespoon / 0.5 fl oz)
1 vanilla bean (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
Peanut oil, for frying (about 2–3 cups / 480–720 ml, as needed)
2 g baking powder (about 1 teaspoon / 0.07 oz)

Method

1. Add the seeds of the vanilla bean to the sugar, add both to the flours.
2. Also add the eggs, softened butter, grated lemon zest and tablespoon of anise liqueur.
3. Add the sifted baking powder to everything and mix well.
4. Transfer the dough to a work surface and knead it until you have a smooth dough.
5. Put in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let it rest for 30-40 min.
6. After this time, take the dough a little at a time and knead it to obtain balls of 12g each.
7. In a large skillet, heat plenty of peanut oil and start frying the balls. To obtain a good frying, the castagnole must remain in contact with the oil for the shortest possible time.
8. Once golden, drain the castagnole well and transfer them to paper towels to dry the excess oil. Sprinkle with sugar to taste.

PS: To reduce energy or fat, puedes hornear en el horno at 200°C for 10 minutes.

Allergens

Protein-free flour: gluten-free

Lemon: Lemon intolerance or possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy

Star anise; possible reactivity in case of allergy to Artemisia and Composite

Seed oilof aRachis: peanuts included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Egg: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Vanilla: possible reactivity in case of sensitivity to spices

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Protein-free flour: indicated in case of kidney failure or liver dysfunction.

Lemon: Rich in substances with antioxidant action: vitamin C, beta-carotene, cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin, which promote the regeneration of liver cells, the functionality of the immune system and which act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the contribution of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Peanut oil: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Useful for liver function for the supply of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids

Eggs: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids

Vanilla: it has favorable effects on liver function to have choleretic, digestive, eupeptic, stomachic, hepatoprotective, antihepatotoxic, spasmolytic properties of smooth muscle fibers.

Safety / Intended use

Also intended for individuals suffering from:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)

Not recommended in case of:

• Nausea and Vomiting and Diarrhea
• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)
• Mucositis (inflammation and injury of the oral cavity)