Cenci are a typical sweet from the Tuscan tradition. They are crispy, light fried pastries, similar to frappe or chiacchiere, enriched with grated lemon zest that gives them a fresh, fragrant aroma. Perfect for Carnival or a tasty snack, cenci are irresistible!
Make a well with the flour and put the other ingredients in the center; combine them with the flour to form a dough without overworking it
Let it rest for 30 minutes in a cool place
Roll the dough into a very thin sheet
Cut diamond shapes with a fluted pastry wheel; divide them into pieces about 10-15 cm long
Lightly fry them in olive oil or lard
Dust with powdered sugar
Pastry wheel
Immersion blender
Italy, Toscana
| Energy (kcal) | 283.81 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 47.62 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 4.87 |
| Fat (g) | 6.72 |
| of which Saturates (g) | 2.58 |
| Protein (g) | 10.53 |
| Fiber (g) | 1.35 |
| Sale (g) | 0.4 |
