PANINI DI SANTA LUCIA O GATTI DI SANTA LUCIA

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is plant-based and dairy-free.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried cranberries add a tart flavor and are often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be used for a dairy-free option.

sliced almonds

🥗Healthier: chopped walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Chopped walnuts provide healthy fats and are often more affordable.

Prepare the dough with saffron and raisins.

Shape the dough into small buns, representing the traditional Santa Lucia cats.

Insert raisins into the dough to represent the eyes.

Bake until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

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Dietary

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