The content and pictures of this post are copyright registered & protected ©myitaliancuisine How to describe the taste of these fried Italian Canival donuts?...Le frittelle di Carnevale also called "Graffe" in Naple.... They remind me my chilhood, the taste, the sugar sticking on your fingers and around your lips when you eat them.... I was looking for the perfect recipe ... after several trials I must say that this one is very close to perfection...my ciambelle fritte tasted just like the ones I used to buy in the Italian bakkery!!! The dought of these fried donuts can also be used to make the Italian "Bomboloni alla crema" also called "Bombe fritte"....but we will talk about this another time ;) Makes about 15 Carnival fried donuts Ingredients: 500 gr strong flour (I used the one for Italian pizza) 1 and half cup of lukewarm full fat milk 50gr of fresh yeast 1 medium boiled, peeled and smashed potato The grated peel of 1 large orga...
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