Angel Wings

Angel Wings
Angel Wings might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 42. Watching your figure? This vegetarian recipe has 70 calories, 1g of protein, and 2g of fat per serving. If you have vegetable oil, lemon zest, honey, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Instructions

1
Combine the flour, sour cream, egg yolks, honey, lemon zest and salt in a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment.
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2
Mix on medium-high speed until the dough comes together and begins to pull away from the bowl, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes. Divide into 2 balls, loosely cover with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature, 1 hour.
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3
Roll out each ball on a floured surface into a 12-inch square, about 1/8 inch thick.
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Cut each square into 7 strips, then cut each strip crosswise into thirds (you will have 42 rectangles). One at a time, make a 1-inch slit lengthwise down the center of each rectangle; lift a short end and thread it through the slit, then pull out; twist in the middle so it looks like a bow.
5
Heat about 3 inches of vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Fry 5 to 7 cookies at a time, turning, until deep golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
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6
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Toss in the confectioners' sugar. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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Photograph by Johnny Miller
DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 50 m.
Servings42
Health Score0
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