Stuffed Pastries with Ricotta and Raisins: An Unforgettable Delight

Ingredients:
For the dough:

2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter (room temperature)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup (120ml) warm water
1 teaspoon vinegar
For the filling:

1 cup (250g) ricotta cheese
1/2 cup raisins (soaked in warm water for 10 minutes)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
For frying:

Vegetable oil
For dusting:

Powdered sugar
Instructions:

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Prepare the dough:
In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, and sugar.
Add butter and mix with your fingers until it forms a crumbly texture.
Gradually add warm water and vinegar, kneading until you get a smooth dough.
Cover with a cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Make the filling:
In a bowl, mix ricotta, drained raisins, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon (if using).
Stir well until smooth.
Assemble the pastries:
Roll out the dough thinly on a floured surface.
Cut into circles (about 3-4 inches in diameter).
Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each.
Fold in half and press the edges with a fork to seal.
Fry the pastries:
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
Fry the pastries until golden brown on both sides.
Remove and drain on paper towels.
Serve:
Sprinkle with powdered sugar and enjoy warm!
Would you like a baked version instead of fried?Prepare the dough:
In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, and sugar.
Add butter and mix with your fingers until it forms a crumbly texture.
Gradually add warm water and vinegar, kneading until you get a smooth dough.
Cover with a cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Make the filling:
In a bowl, mix ricotta, drained raisins, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon (if using).
Stir well until smooth.
Assemble the pastries:
Roll out the dough thinly on a floured surface.
Cut into circles (about 3-4 inches in diameter).
Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each.
Fold in half and press the edges with a fork to seal.
Fry the pastries:
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
Fry the pastries until golden brown on both sides.
Remove and drain on paper towels.
Serve:
Sprinkle with powdered sugar and enjoy warm!
Would you like a baked version instead of fried?