Recipes Global Cuisines European Italian Crostoli Pastries 4.3 (3) 3 Reviews 2 Photos Crostoli, light and airy fried pastries, are a beloved part of Italy's Carnevale and a cherished holiday treat for Italian-Americans. This family recipe, passed down from my great-grandmother, originated in Italy's Veneto region and traveled with her to the U.S. Submitted by Tiffany Taylor Updated on January 31, 2025 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo Prep Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 20 mins Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Servings: 72 Yield: 6 dozen pastries Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 72 servings ½ teaspoon salt 1 ½ tablespoons white sugar 3 large eggs, room temperature 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons rum (Optional) 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour vegetable oil for frying confectioners' sugar Directions Beat together salt, sugar, and eggs on high in an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until very fluffy. Stir in evaporated milk, vanilla, and rum. Gradually mix in flour. Knead with a dough hook until dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. If dough is still sticking to bowl after 5 minutes, add 2 tablespoons of additional flour, 1/2 tablespoon at a time until dough pulls away from sides of bowl. Remove dough, cover with plastic, and set aside for 20 minutes. Add oil to a deep fryer or Dutch oven to a depth of 2 inches, and heat over medium heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Separate dough into small portions. Roll out dough portions until very thin, about 1/16 inch, on a lightly floured surface. Cut into long, narrow strips (about 6x1 inch). Make a slit in the center of each strip with a knife, and draw one end through the slit. Fry in batches in hot oil until puffy, blistered, and light golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove to paper towels to cool. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Store in an airtight container. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 87 Calories 7g Fat 6g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 72 Calories 87 % Daily Value * Total Fat 7g 8% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Cholesterol 8mg 3% Sodium 21mg 1% Total Carbohydrate 6g 2% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 1g Protein 1g 2% Calcium 7mg 1% Iron 0mg 2% Potassium 15mg 0% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.