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Le castagnole are sweets typical of Roman cuisine, a classic of Carnival in Rome with ancient origins.
The "Saturnali", in fact, were religious festivities of ancient Rome linked to the passage of the seasons and featuring entertainment public, orgiastic rites, sacrifices, dances and masks.
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The tradition of the carnival was kept alive through the centuries, featuring the city life with dancing and entertainment that took place in the city places specifically dedicated.
Fro the Xthe to the mid-sixteenth century the carnival festivities took place in fact on Mount Testaccio, then, by order of Pope Paul II, the games were held in Via Lata, now Via del Corso, where they still take place.
The tradition of the kitchen dedicated the typical sweets of the Carnival is also very ancient: Castagnole Roman style, Bocconotti alla ricotta, and frappe.
Serves 6:
- 4 eggs
- 400 g of flour
- 50 g of sugar
- 100 g of butter
- 1 small glass of rum
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- 100 g of powdered sugar
- Frying oil q.s.
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 pinch of cinnamon
In a bowl add flour, eggs, melted butter, lemon zest and salt. Knead the dough vigorously until it will not come to a certain consistency, then shape by hand many balls, the size has to be like a chestnut, which will fry in hot oil. Once ready put them to dry on paper towels, then sprinkle with powdered sugar mixed with cinnamon and serve them hot or cold, depending on your taste.
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