Cannoli III

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 egg white
• + 7 more ingredients
• • ¾ cup red wine
  • 1 ½ quarts oil for deep frying
  • 1 ½ pounds ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup sifted confectioners' sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3 tablespoons chopped candied orange peel

1. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Blend in the shortening and egg white. Add the red wine one tablespoon at a time until the mixture forms a ball. Knead the dough enough to bring it together. Cover and let rest for half an hour. 2. Heat oil in deep-f...

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