Fravioli

In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of the flour, sugar, and salt. (2 minutes)

Cut in the shortening using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (5 minutes)

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the eggs and white wine. (1 minute)

Using a fork, gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a dough begins to form. (3 minutes)

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead in the remaining flour until the dough is smooth and elastic. (5-7 minutes)

Cover the dough with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for 5 minutes. (5 minutes)

In a separate small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth and creamy. (3 minutes)

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to approximately 1/8 inch thickness. (5 minutes)

Using a 3-inch cookie cutter or the rim of a glass, cut out circles from the dough. (3 minutes)

Place 1 tablespoon of the ricotta cheese mixture in the center of each circle. (5 minutes)

Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape, carefully pressing the edges to seal completely. Ensure no air pockets remain to prevent bursting during frying. (7 minutes)

At this point, the ravioli can be frozen on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for later use. Freezing helps to minimize filling leakage during frying. (1 hour freezing)

In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or pot, heat the vegetable oil to 365°F (180°C), ensuring the oil is at least 1 inch deep. Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature. (10 minutes)

Carefully place the ravioli into the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. (2 minutes per batch)

Fry the ravioli on both sides until golden brown and crispy, approximately 2-3 minutes per side. (4-6 minutes per batch)

Remove the fried ravioli with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. (2 minutes per batch)

If desired, dust the warm fravioli with confectioners' sugar or drizzle with honey before serving. Serve immediately and enjoy! (2 minutes)