baking · vegetarian · dairy-free
Xerotigana
Cretan wedding pastries: thin ribbons of dough fried into spirals and soaked in honey with sesame and walnuts.
- Time
- 90min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Allergens
Contains wheat, tree nuts and sesame.
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Equipment
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Method
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1
Knead dough and rest 30 minutes.
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2
Roll very thin strips with a pasta machine.
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3
Wrap a strip around a fork and lower into 180°C (350°F) oil, rotating to form a spiral.
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4
Fry until pale gold; drain.
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5
Dip in warm honey syrup and sprinkle with sesame, walnuts and cinnamon.
