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🌍Authentic Italian recipe from a Italy-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Cuddura cu’ l’ova

Cultural Context

Cuddura cu’ l’ova is a traditional Easter bread from Sicily, symbolizing rebirth and fertility. It is often made to celebrate the holiday, with hard-boiled eggs incorporated into the dough. This festive bread has become a cherished part of Sicilian culture, enjoyed by families during Easter celebrations and beyond. Today, variations exist, with some adding different flavors or decorations, making it a beloved treat in many Italian households.

ItalianITother
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
flour
sugar
yeast
salt
water
olive oil
eggs
hard-boiled eggs
orange zest
lemon zest
anise seeds
milk
vanilla extract
sesame seeds
food coloring

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides sweetness with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more cost-effective.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Tofu is a plant-based alternative.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Water is a cost-saving alternative for moisture.

1

Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

2

Dissolve yeast in warm water and let it sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.

3

Add olive oil, eggs, and milk to the flour mixture.

4

Combine until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 10 minutes.

5

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled, about 1-2 hours.

6

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

7

Punch down the dough and divide it into portions.

8

Shape each portion into a round loaf and place on a baking sheet.

9

Press hard-boiled eggs into the center of each loaf, securing them with dough.

10

Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

11

Bake until golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.

12

Let cool before serving.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingbaking

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

CudduraCuddura di Pasqua
Local Name: Cuddura cu’ l’ova

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