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       Title: Classic Cannoli - Cannoli Alla Siciliana
  Categories: Italian, Desserts
       Yield: 6 servings
 
   1 1/2 c  ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR                        OLIVE OIL
       1 pn SALT                              1/2 lb RICOTTA CHEESE
     1/2 ts BAKING POWDER                       4 ts ORANGE FLOWER WATER
       2    EGGS                              1/2 c  DICED CANDIED ORANGE 
 OR
       4 ts SUGAR                                    -CITRON
       2 tb BUTTER                              1 oz BITTER CHOCOLATE, 
 CRUSHED
       1 c  MARSALA OR DESSERT WINE                  CONFECTIONERS' SUGAR
 
   1. Combine flour, salt, baking powder, 1 egg, sugar, & butter; mix 
 well. 2.
   Gradually add enough wine to make a firm dough. Knead until smooth &
   elastic. Roll into very thin sheets; cut into 12 squares. 3. Place 
 metal
   cannoli tubes diagonally onto each square so tube divides each square 
 into
   2 triangles. Lay points of triangles over tubes so they meet in 
 middle.
   Separate remaining egg & use a little of the egg white to moisten 
 overlap.
   Press gently to seal. 4. Heat 3-4 inches deep olive oil in deep pan. 
 Fry
   cannoli until golden brown, drain well on paper towels, & cool. Remove
   metal tubes. 5. Combine remaining part of egg with ricottta cheese, 
 orange
   flower water, candied orange, & chocolate & blend well. Fill cannoli 
 with
   cheese mixture. Sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar.
 
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