Ciambelline al Vino (Wine Cookies)

Name: Ciambelline al Vino (Wine Cookies)
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 26 - 28 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 c. all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt; 1/3 c. plus 1/4 c. sugar, divided; 1/2 c. dry white wine; 1/3 c. olive oil

A.K.A. wine cookies.

By Joy ChoPublished: Oct 25, 2024

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Yields:

26 - 28 serving(s)

Total Time:

1 hr 25 mins

These rustic Italian sugar-coated knots are made with white or red wine. Grab a glass — it’s common practice to dunk these treats in vino as a sweet finale to your meal.

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/3 cup plus 1/4 c. sugar, divided
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup olive oil

Directions

1. Step 1In large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and 1/3 cup sugar. Create well in center of dry ingredients, pour in wine and oil, and stir until shaggy dough forms, then use hands to knead dough gently until dough is smooth and no streaks of flour remain (do not overmix). Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let rest 15 minutes.
2. Step 2Arrange racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and heat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Place remaining 1/4 cup sugar on medium plate.
3. Step 3Pinch off 1-tablespoon piece of dough and, on work surface, roll into 6-inch rope. Roll rope in sugar, then bring ends together to form a ring, gently pressing to adhere; place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough, spacing rings 11/2 inches apart.
4. Step 4Bake, rotating sheets and swapping positions on racks halfway through, until bottoms are golden brown and edges are light golden brown, 21 to 24 minutes. Let cool on sheets 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.