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CICERCHIATA ABRUZZESE Ricetta Tradizionale Dolce di Carnevale

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Cicerchiata

Cultural Context

Cicerchiata, a traditional Italian dessert, hails from the Abruzzo region and is especially popular during festive occasions like Christmas and weddings. This sweet treat, made from fried dough balls coated in honey, symbolizes unity and celebration, often shaped into a wreath or mound. Today, Cicerchiata is enjoyed across Italy, with variations reflecting local ingredients and customs.

ItalianITAbruzzodessert
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
4 Uova
4 cucchiai di Zucchero
4 cucchiai di Olio Evo o di Girasole
1/2 bicchiere di Vino Bianco
Buccia grattugiata di limone
550g di Farina 00
50 grammi di scaglie di mandorle
400g di miele millefiori
120g di zucchero
Perline di zucchero

honey

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: agave syrup

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup offers a lower glycemic index.

nuts

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: seeds

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds provide similar crunch with less cost.

powdered sugar

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: coconut sugar

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed.

olive oil

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: avocado oil

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

1

Inizia con le uova.

2

Aggiungi lo zucchero.

3

Versa l'olio.

4

Aggiungi il vino bianco.

5

Incorpora la buccia grattugiata di limone.

6

Aggiungi la farina e mescola.

7

Lascia riposare l'impasto.

8

Forma delle palline (cecetti).

9

Friggi le palline in olio bollente.

10

Immergi le palline nel miele caldo.

11

Caramella le palline nel miele.

12

Aggiungi le scaglie di mandorle.

13

Decora con perline di zucchero.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

glutennutseggs

Also Known As

Cicerchiata di NataleCicerchiata Abruzzese
Local Name: Cicerchiata

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