Seadas

Seadas are a traditional Sardinian fried pastry made of a thin, unleavened dough filled with a mixture of pecorino cheese and lemon zest and deep-fried until golden brown. They are traditionally served with a sprinkle of honey or sweet dessert wine.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup of water
• 1/2 tsp of salt
• 1 cup of grated pecorino cheese
• 1 tbsp of lemon zest
• Oil for deep-frying
• Honey or sweet dessert wine for serving

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, water, and salt to make a dough. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the pecorino cheese and lemon zest.
3. Roll out the dough into thin circles about 3 inches in diameter.
4. Place a spoonful of the cheese mixture in the center of each dough circle.
5. Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges together to seal, creating a half-moon shape.
6. Heat the oil in a deep-fryer or a large, deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
7. Carefully drop the seadas in the hot oil and fry them until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
8. Drain the seadas on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
9. Serve the seadas warm, drizzled with honey or sweet dessert wine.