Traditional Italian Cannoli Recipe

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1. Before you begin to prepare the cannoli shells (called "scorcie"), put the cheese to drain in a colander placed in a bowl, then store it in the fridge.
2. Put in a large mixing bowl the flour, salt, cinnamon, powdered coffee, cocoa and sift the confectioners sugar.
3. Add the lard, egg, and then the vinegar mixed with Marsala wine; the latter liquids should be added slowly, kneading the composition every time, as depending on how much the flour absorbs, you might not need to add the entire Marsala and vinegar mix. Keep in mind that the dough should be soft and elastic, but firm.
4. Knead the mixture for 5 minutes on a work surface, until it is elastic, smooth and homogeneous, then wrap it in plastic and leave it to rest for at least an hour in the refrigerator.

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Homemade Sicilian Cannoli (shells and filling)

WEBMay 12, 2021 · How to make the filling. Put the drained ricotta and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl and mix together until combined …

1. Before starting, place the ricotta in a sieve over a bowl and store it in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight if possible. It’s important to drain the ricotta or it’ll be too soft for filling the cannoli.
2. Add the flour, sugar, cinnamon and cocoa powder to a large bowl and mix together until thoroughly combined.
3. Set up your pasta machine then heat a large pot of oil (2-3 inches deep) to 356F (180C) using a candy thermometer.
4. If you don’t have a pasta machine you can simply roll the dough out with a rolling pin on a light floured surface until very thin (⅛ inch if possible).
5. Place the flour in a large bowl.
6. Add acing sugar, cinnamon, unsweetened cocoa powder, coffee powder and fine salt.
7. Add the butter, one egg, and Marsala wine.
8. Knead the ingredients with your hands and make a loaf.

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The Easiest Homemade Cannoli Recipe (Video!) The …

WEBMar 21, 2018 · Cannoli Shells. Combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt together in a food processor. Add the butter and pulse until it …

1. Combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt together in a food processor. Add the butter and pulse until it resembles small pebbles.
2. The day before making the cannoli, drain the ricotta cheese overnight (24 hours for best results) in a nut milk bag or cheesecloth suspended over a bowl.

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