Pizzelle, also called ferratelle, are cookies of Molise and Abruzzo origin, typical traditional treats that are very easy to make.
To make them properly, however, you need a special hot mold (pizzelle iron).
If you do not have one at home, you can alternatively use a common nonstick frying pan.
PIZZELLE
PIZZELLE: TO DIE FOR ITALIAN COOKIES
Equipment
- 1 Pizzelle Iron
Ingredients
- 6 Eggs
- 1 1/2 cups White Sugar
- 1 tsp Lemon Zest
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 3 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 4 tsp Baking Powder
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with an electric mixer until light.
- Add the sugar, butter, lemon zest and vanilla, mix well.
- Stir in the flour and baking powder.
- Heat pizzelle iron (can use nonstick frying pan if not available)
- Drop batter by teaspoonfuls onto the center ofthe patterns, close the lid and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Test the cooking time on the first one, because temperatures may vary.
- Remove cookies carefully from the iron and cool on wire racks.
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