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jim dipietra's cannoli shells, grandma w

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Recipe by
Megan Stewart
@GSMegan
Middletown, OH

Jim's recipe for cannoli filling is also in JAP.

method Deep Fry

Ingredients For jim dipietra's cannoli shells, grandma w

  • 2
    eggs
  • 2 lb
    flour
  • 1/2 lb
    shortening
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    logan david wine
  • 1/2 c
    white vinegar
  • cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp
    vanilla

How To Make jim dipietra's cannoli shells, grandma w

  • 1
    Combine flour, sugar and shortening. Blend manually until finely mixed. Make a well in the center and combine eggs, wine, vinegar and vanilla. Sprinkle cinnamon over mixture and blend all together well. Roll into two inch balls and roll out to the size of a ladies handkerchief, cut with ravioli cutter. Place dough around a cannoli form. Seal edges with a little water. Deep fry in vegetable oil until golden. Fill with custard or custard and ricotta filling. Garnish ends with cherries and finely ground pistachio nuts.
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