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Authentic Italian Sfogliatelle

Delicious Authentic Italian Sfogliatelle to Elevate Your Baking

Authentic Italian Sfogliatelle are beautiful flaky pastries filled with a creamy ricotta mix that everyone will adore.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 pastries
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 500 g Flour All-purpose flour works best
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 175 ml Water Use cold water
  • 25 g Honey Can be substituted with sugar
  • 150 g Unsalted Butter or Lard Choose melted butter for richer flavor
Filling
  • 450 ml Whole Milk
  • 100 g White Sugar Can substitute with other sweeteners
  • 150 g Semolina Flour Alternative could be fine cornmeal
  • 500 g Ricotta Ensure it is well-drained
  • 1 Large Egg Can omit for vegan version
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 pinch Cinnamon
  • 50 g Candied Orange Peel Can replace with lemon zest
Dusting
  • Confectioner’s Sugar For dusting before serving

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Pasta machine
  • Saucepan
  • Baking Tray
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and a pinch of salt. Gradually stir in cold water and honey until a stiff dough forms. Knead for about 10 minutes. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Rolling and Layering
  1. Divide the dough into four pieces. Roll one piece through a pasta machine on the thinnest setting. Brush with melted butter and roll into a tight sausage shape. Chill for 1-2 hours.
Filling Preparation
  1. In a saucepan, bring whole milk, sugar, and salt to a boil. Gradually stir in semolina flour until thick. Cool and mix in ricotta, egg, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and candied orange peel.
Shaping and Baking
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice chilled dough into 1 cm pieces, shape into cones, and fill with ricotta mixture. Seal edges and bake for 30 minutes until golden.
Finishing Touch
  1. Dust with confectioner’s sugar and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pastryCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure dough is stiff yet pliable. Chill time is essential for flaky layers. Reheat leftovers in a warm oven for best results.

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