Italian Rocciate Fruit and Nut Biscuits

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   Soak the prunes and raisins in lukewarm water for 30 minutes; drain. Pit the prunes.

2. 2

   Mix the fruit and nuts in a bowl. Add the Marsala, 1 tablespoon oil and 3 oz (90 g) sugar.

3. 3

   Sift the flour and salt together. Mix in the remaining oil and sugar, and enough water to make a soft dough. Form into a ball and let rest, covered, for 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Divide the dough into 12 parts. Roll out each piece into a very thin square. Spread some of the fruit mixture on each square of dough, dividing it evenly.

5. 5

   Preheat oven to 350°F (180 C). Roll the squares up into cylinders and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake until golden, about 30 minutes. Spread with sifted powdered sugar and serve. Serves 6.

6. 6

   Authentic Recipes From The Regions Of Italy.