Orecchie di Amman

Orecchie di Amman are traditional Italian-Jewish sweet pastries that are typically served during Purim. The name means Amman's ears, referring to the evil Amman who persecuted Jews in Persia. The pastry dough is made with eggs, sugar, white wine, olive oil, flour, and grated lemon or orange zest. It is shaped into twists or knots, then fried until golden and dusted with vanilla sugar. Orecchie di Amman are ideally served accompanied by a glass of sparkling white wine.