HOW TO PUT ON A BOW TIE RECIPES

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the oil, flour, garlic and seasonings until blended. Gradually add the milk, broth and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes., Remove from the heat; stir in cheese and sour cream. Drain pasta; toss with sauce.

Steps:

• SYRUPDissolve the sugar, syrup and lemon juice in the water.Bring to the boil and simmer for about 10 minutes until the consistency resembles that of syrup. (It should measure 110 °C on a sugar thermometer.)DOUGHSwift the flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Then rub in the butter.Add the eggs and enough water to make a firm dough.Knead the dough until smooth. Roll out onto a lightly floured surface to about 1,5 mm thick.Cut into 10 x 5 cm strips.Place one strip on top of another.Cut a slit lengthways down the centre of the strips, about 3 cm long.Cut a 2 cm strip on both sides of the 3 cm strip.Thread one end of the strips though the long slit and pull through to make a bow shape.Repeat with the remaining pastry.Heat enough sunflower oil for deep-frying in a saucepan over medium heat.Once the oil is hot, add two bow ties. Fry until golden, then remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and dip into the syrup.Use a separate slotted spoon to remove the bow ties from the syrup.Drain on a cooling rack. Repeat with the remaining bow ties.Allow the bow ties to cool completely before serving.