DEEP FRIED SWEET RAVIOLI TREATS

Steps:

• In large bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, sugar and salt.
• Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.
• Make a well in center and pour eggs and wine into it.
• With fork, stir gradually bringing dry mixture into center until a dough forms.
• Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface and knead in the remaining flour until smooth.
• Cover and leave alone for 5 minutes.
• In small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, sugar and vanilla extract until well blended.
• On lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out 3-inch circles with cookie cutter. Place 1 tablespoon of ricotta cheese mixture in center of each circle.
• Fold edges over into a half-moon shape and press, sealing.
• Ravioli should be frozen, to help keep filling from oozing out while frying.
• After frozen, in large heavy skillet, heat oil, one inch deep, to 365°.
• Place ravioli into hot oil so they are not crowded.
• Fry both sides until golden.
• Drain and dust with confectioners' sugar or drizzle with honey before serving.