Tag: carnival

Cookies & Bars

Castagnole Sweet Dough Balls

Castagnole Sweet Dough Balls are a delicious Italian sweet, soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside, the traditional recipe during Carnival time. See this italian sfogliatelle pastry recipe also! Ingredients: Castagnole Dough 1 1/2 cups flour (205 grams) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 cup sugar (55 grams) 2 eggs 1 zest orange 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 3 tablespoons butter (softened) (40 grams) 1 pinch of salt 1 teaspoon Gran Marnier or Orange Juice […]

Sweet Breakfast

Zeppole San Giuseppe

Traditionally prepared for the day of Saint Joseph, the zeppole, whether fried or baked, can not miss to celebrate this special day. It is a cake dedicated to the party of San Giuseppe especially in the south of Italy, while in the rest of the country is a typical Carnival dessert. Ingredients: For the Dough: 1 cup of Water […]