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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
3 uova medie
60 gr di zucchero
buccia grattugiata di 1 limone
1 pizzico di sale
20 gr di olio
20 ml di Mistrà
350 gr di farina
circa 50 gr per lavorare sulla spianatoia
1 L di olio per friggere
60 gr di miele
30 gr di zucchero
buccia grattugiata di mezza arancia
50 gr di mandorle pelate
zuccherini colorati
60 gr di miele
30 gr di zucchero
buccia grattugiata di mezza arancia
10 gr di cacao amaro
zuccherini colorati

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup offers a lower glycemic index.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds provide similar crunch with less cost.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

1

Prepare the dough by mixing the eggs, sugar, lemon zest, salt, oil, and Mistrà.

2

Gradually add the flour until a dough forms, using additional flour as needed to work on the surface.

3

Heat the oil in a pan for frying.

4

Shape the dough into small pieces and fry them until golden brown.

5

Prepare the white glaze by mixing honey, sugar, orange zest, and adding the blanched almonds and colored sprinkles.

6

Prepare the black glaze by mixing honey, sugar, orange zest, and cocoa powder, then adding colored sprinkles.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingfryinggarnishing

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutennutseggs

Also Known As

Cicerchiata di NataleCicerchiata Abruzzese
Local Name: Cicerchiata

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