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Canestrelli

Canestrelli

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Canestrelli are delicious cookies typical of Liguria, with a characteristic star shape. They are crunchy and crumbly, perfect to enjoy at any time of the day. Their origin dates back to the Middle Ages when they were prepared during religious festivals. Today they have become a symbol of Ligurian culinary tradition and are loved by both young and old.

Difficulty: Easy
Cooking: 15 min
Preparation: 20 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Flour300G
  • Butter250G
  • Egg1
  • Sugar100G
  • Powdered sugaras needed

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 6

    Arrange the flour in a mound and place the chopped butter, sugar, and egg yolk in the center (keeping the white aside)

  2. STEP 2 OF 6

    Knead quickly

  3. STEP 3 OF 6

    Roll out a sheet about one cm thick, then cut out the canestrelli with a scalloped pastry cutter or flower-shaped molds

  4. STEP 4 OF 6

    Brush them with egg white and place them on the oven tray previously covered with parchment paper

  5. STEP 5 OF 6

    Bake them at 180 degrees and cook until they become golden

  6. STEP 6 OF 6

    Once cooked, sprinkle them with powdered sugar

Suggestions

  • Star-shaped pastry cutter

  • Baking tray

General Information

Origin

Italia, Liguria

Analysis

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)474.28
Carbohydrates (g)46.01
of which Sugars (g)16.05
Fat (g)30.71
of which Saturates (g)17.68
Protein (g)5.89
Fiber (g)0.94
Sale (g)0.01
  • Proteins
    5.89g·7%
  • Carbohydrates
    46.01g·55%
  • Fats
    30.71g·37%
  • Fibers
    0.94g·1%