Nonna's Ricotta Castagnole with Chocolate Amaretto Sauce (e112)

Buon giorno a tutti. In this episode, Nonna Mia, la nonna di tutti (everyone's grandma), shows us how she makes Italian Ricotta Castagnole. These delicious fried sweet dough balls, take their name from castagne, or chestnuts, because of their chestnut size.
And though a classic Carnavale treat, they are enjoyed year-round.

It’s an easy recipe with options for variation to suit everyone. You will need:
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup of sugar
- 1 cup of ricotta (
- 2 tablespoons of Amaretto, vanilla extract, or a flavour of your choic
- 1 tablespoon of baking powder
- zest of an orange

Chocolate sauce:
- 1/2 cup of whipping cream
- 1/2 pound of semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons of Amaretto, more if you would like a stronger flavour or use essence of your choice

In a standing mixer, combine all the ingredients. Once the dough begins to gather, transfer to a dusted board and knead until smooth. Nonna likes to make homemade ricotta, which is easily made should you wish to try her recipe: https://youtu.be/65Da_bXf57k

Allow the dough to rest for at least 15 minutes, and then begin rolling the balls. Using water in the palm of your hand will help. This recipe yields about 30 balls, but it will depend on their size.

Heat canola oil or alternative oil, ideal for frying. Once hot, begin frying the balls to a golden brown. It will take about 5 minutes. Place on paper towels, to absorb excess oil.

Once cool you can sprinkle with icing sugar or granulated sugar … options are endless, plain, cinnamon sugar, chocolate, and so on. In this video,
they demonstrate a chocolate Amaretto sauce. This is quickly whipped up by heating the cream, melting in the chocolate, and then once fully melted, adding in the Amaretto. Then dip, drizzle, or completely dunk and enjoy!!

Buon appetito!
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