Description
Chiacchiere al forno are a light and crispy Italian pastry, traditionally enjoyed during Carnival season. This baked version is a healthier alternative to the fried classic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g all-purpose flour
- 50g sugar
- 50g butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tbsp white wine
- 1 pinch of salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Add softened butter, egg, egg yolk, white wine, and lemon zest.
- Knead until you have a smooth dough.
- Roll out the dough to about 2mm thickness.
- Cut into strips or diamond shapes.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
- Let cool and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For extra crispiness, roll the dough thinner.
- You can add a pinch of cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: chiacchiere, Italian pastry, baked chiacchiere, Carnival sweets