Ingredients
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5
00 flour
650-700 gr
Anise liqueur
25 ml
Zucker
80 gr
A latte
50 ml
Extra virgin olive oil
25 gr
Lemon peel)
1
Lemon juice
20 ml
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1 Socket
Natriumbicarbonat
5 gr
Vanilla extract
1 teaspoon
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Peanut seed oil
q.b.
powdered sugar
q.b.
Flour
q.b.
The Caleni gloves are typical Campanian fried sweets from Zuni, a frazione of the municipality of Calvi Risorta, a town in the province of Caserta. These are delicious, soft and light donuts, flavored with anise liqueur, lemon peel and juice, usually prepared for Carnival and for special occasions , such as patron saint’s feasts, baptisms, communions and weddings.
It seems that this gastronomic specialty was invented by a Zuni woman for a local baron around the 18th century.
Over the years the recipe has been passed down from generation to generation by a group of women in the region who preserve the ancient tradition and even today make it only by order with the help of the glove , a kind of large notched wheel .
The preparation is very simple: after mixing the liquid ingredients, gradually add the flour until you get a soft and non-sticky dough, which you let rest for 30 minutes.
The dough is rolled out with a rolling pin and from the wavy edges many strips are cut, folded on themselves and closed to form a ring; all you have to do is dip the Caleni gloves in the seed oil heated to about 170 °C until they are golden brown, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
For best results, we recommend frying one cake at a time, turning it frequently with a wooden or steel toothpick. The end result is a real delicacy that can be dusted with a barely noticeable layer of icing sugar and served as a snack to the delight of adults and children. or to bring to the table as a dessert at the end of a meal for a dinner with friends, accompanied by a glass of passito or other fortified wine.
Find out how to prepare Caleni gloves by following the step-by-step instructions and advice. If you liked this recipe, try also the Calabrian Scaliddre, the fair pancakes< ai=4 > and I Panteschi kisses.
How to prepare Caleni gloves
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