Citrus-Soaked Fried Dough Drizzled with Honey

Golden semolina dough is fried crisp, then soaked in bright orange and lemon before a warm honey drizzle and cinnamon dust. It echoes the citrus-scented courtyards of Norman Sicily in Threads Dried on the Rooftops, where orange blossom drifted toward Trabia’s pasta racks.

Serves 4

Estimate for one serving

• 450 cal
• 8g protein
• 25g carbs
• 5.2g fat
• 2g fiber

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Ingredients

• 1.5 cups semolina flour
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 orange
• 1 lemon
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• for frying olive oil
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 3/4 cup water

Instructions

1. 1Combine the semolina flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
2. 2Gradually add the water and the zest of one orange and one lemon, mixing until a soft dough forms.
3. 3Knead the dough for 5 minutes until smooth, then let it rest covered for 15 minutes.
4. 4Roll the dough out to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface and cut into 2-inch diamonds or strips.
5. 5Heat 2 inches of olive oil in a deep pan to 350°F and fry the pieces in batches until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes per side.
6. 6Drain the fried dough on paper towels, then immediately toss with the juice of the remaining orange and lemon, soaked raisins, and a generous drizzle of honey.
7. 7Sprinkle lightly with additional cinnamon before serving warm.