Sgabei
"Sgabei are a delightful Italian appetizer, perfect for whetting the appetite with their unmistakable fragrance. This easy and quick recipe, ready in just 55 minutes, allows you to prepare irresistible fried dough bites at home, golden and crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. Ideal as a vegetarian or vegan appetizer, Sgabei are perfect for any convivial occasion!"
Dietary Information
Servings:
- 1
To prepare the sgabei, first put the yeast in a bowl 1, add the lukewarm water and dissolve it 2. In a bowl put the flour and pour all the water 3.
- 2
Add the oil 4 and start kneading with a spoon. Add the salt 5, then move to a pastry board and knead until you get a smooth and homogeneous dough 6.
- 3
Transfer it to a floured bowl 7 and let it rise, covered with plastic wrap, in a dry place without drafts for 3 hours or until doubled in size 8. Take the dough again and roll it out with a rolling pin to create a sheet of 1 cm thick 9.
- 4
With a pastry cutter, redefine the edges 10, then divide the rectangle into strips 15 cm long and 2-3 cm wide 11. You will get about 16 pieces. Cover with a clean cloth and let rise for 1 hour in a dry place without drafts. Heat the peanut oil to a temperature of 170-175°C and fry 2-3 sgabei at a time 12, so as not to lower the temperature of the oil too much.
- 5
Cook for 2 minutes per side 13. Once they are golden brown 14, arrange them on absorbent paper to remove excess oil. Season with a little salt and your sgabei are ready to be served 15.
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