Sweet orange noodles

Preparation

1. The procedure for making this recipe must be repeated once per type of color; in this case 4 times to get 4 different types of color.
2. In a bowl, bring together the sifted flour and coloring powder. Add the egg white, vanilla, sugar, grated orange zest and finally the water.
3. Mix first with a wooden spoon, then turn the dough out onto a work surface and work with your hands until it forms a smooth ball.
4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for about 30 minutes at room temperature.
5. Proceed in the same way for the other three doughs with the remaining coloring powders.
6. Lightly flour the work surface and roll out the doughs one at a time to a thickness of about 1 mm. Allow to dry for about 40 minutes. Roll up the resulting sheets and cut the noodles to about half a cm thick. Proceed in the same way for all the sheets.
7. Form nests of two-color noodles, e.g., Gusto Red + Gusto Yellow or Gusto Pink + Gusto Green, by rolling each nest on the fingers of the hand.
8. Place the nests on a cutting board and let them rest at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
9. Heat peanut oil in a high-sided frying pan to a temperature of 160 degrees.
10. Dip the noodle nests into the hot oil (three or four at a time) and fry until lightly browned so as not to alter the color too much. Drain the nests from the cooking oil and transfer to a plate with paper towels. Proceed until the nests are done. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Thanks to Maddalena of Cucina Scacciapensieri for the recipe.