Sambuca kisses
It’s hard to explain the precise nature of these: they are light, almost like doughnuts, but made of scented, sweet air rather than batter. Strictly speaking, you shouldn’t leave them to stand, once they’ve been made. But pleasurable though it is to eat them as soon as you can – once they’re out of the pan – I have found they’re fine for a while in a low oven. The contrast between outside and inside is lost rather, but not so much as you gain in the convenience of being able to make them ahead.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Ricotta Cheese | 1/2 cup (124g) part-skim | 174 |
| Vegetable | 1 tbsp (14g) | 120 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Corn Oil | 1/2 cup kernels (82g) | 77 |
| Orange | 1 medium (131g) | 62 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 free-range egg
- 100g/3½oz ricotta
- 40g/1½oz plain flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp sambuca liqueur
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp grated orange
- vegetable or corn oil
- 1-2 tsp icing sugar