TORDILLI (ITALIAN)

Favorite sweets are Tordillis [pronounced TOR-DEE-LL-EEs]. They are simple, but very suitable for any palate. The wine gives them a very pleasing contrast to the honey which they are rolled in. Enjoy!

1 cup oil
1 1/4 cup white wine
3 Tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 cups flour (or more depending on consistency)
dash of ground nutmeg and cinnamon
Pinch of salt
Plate of honey, heated for dipping

Bring oil and wine to boil, let stand for 5 minutes.

Pour oil mixture into a mixing bowl. Stir in orange juice and add flour that has been mixed with the spices and salt. Knead well, adding more flour if needed.

Divide dough into thirds. Pin out (roll) on a lightly floured surface to 1 1/2 inch thickness, you want long strips. Cut each strip into 2 inch pieces.

Fry in deep hot oil. Cool and dip in hot honey.