Provencale Orange Blossom Cookies - Orielletes
Total preparation time: 2.5 hoursIngredients:
- 1 lb Flour
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 3 Beaten Eggs
- 1 Lemon Peel
- 1 Orange Peel
- 1/4 cup Orange Flower water
- 2 tablespoons Butter (softened)
- 1 Pinch Salt
- 1 cup Lite Oil for frying
- Confectioners Sugar
Steps:
- --Shred Lemon and orange peel with grater
--Mix with flour, softened butter, sugar, orange water, eggs, salt
--Knead the dough adding a little water if necessary
--Cover and let stand for 2 hours
--Roll out dough onto floured surface 1/4" thick
- --Cut dough into 4" squares
--Heat oil in frying pan until very hot
--Fry orielletes
--When they are golden, remove and drain
--Sprinkle with confectioners sugar
--Enjoy for the Holidays.