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Carnaval Empanadas (Casadielles)
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Casadielles are a typical dessert in the autonomous region of Asturias in northern Spain and are often eaten around the time of Mardi Gras, or Carnaval in Spanish. Typically flavored with Anis del Mono or wine, the casadielles are a pastry stuffed toasted nuts and sugar that is then fried. Make your own sweet casadielles with this recipe for Carnaval Empanadas. Made from a mixture of wheat and spelt flour, the pastry dough is flavored with a sweet white wine and stuffed with a mixture of anise liqueur, chopped nuts, and sugar then fried until golden and crispy.
Ingredients
- 150 grams nuts (minced)
- 90 grams sugar
- 40 grams liqueur (anisette)
- 30 grams milk
- 120 grams butter (melted)
- 250 grams white wine
- 1 egg yolk
- salt
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 400 grams pastry flour
- 100 grams spelt flour (white)
- vegetable oil
- powdered sugar
Directions
- Mix together the nuts, sugar, liqueur, and milk. A soft mixture should form but not one that seeps liquid. If that happens, add a little more nuts or sugar.
- The next day, start by making the dough. Whisk together the butter, wine, and egg yolk.
- Separately, whisk together the salt, baking powder, and flours.
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Calories350Calories from Fat150 |
% DAILY VALUE |
Total Fat17g26% |
Saturated Fat6g30% |
Trans Fat0g |
Cholesterol40mg13% |
Sodium150mg6% |
Potassium150mg4% |
Protein7g |
Calories from Fat150 |
% DAILY VALUE |
Total Carbohydrate39g13% |
Dietary Fiber2g8% |
Sugars11g |
Vitamin A6% |
Vitamin C0% |
Calcium6% |
Iron10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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