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Grandma's Pardulas

Grandma's Pardulas

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Grandma's Pardulas are a traditional Sardinian dessert, typical of the province of Nuoro. These small cakes are made with a dough of fresh cheese, semolina, grated lemon, and saffron, giving them a unique and aromatic flavor. After baking, they are garnished with icing or honey and colorful sprinkles. Pardulas are an irresistible dessert, perfect to serve on any occasion.

Difficulty: Medium
Cooking: 30 min
Preparation: 30 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Fresh cheese1,000G
  • Fine semolina50G
  • Lemons (grated zest)2
  • Lard50G
  • Saffron1G
  • Sugar300G
  • Flour500G
  • Eggs5
  • Salt1Pinch
  • For garnishing:
  • Icing (or honey)as needed
  • Sprinklesas needed

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 8

    Shred the fresh cheese, which has been aged for at least 2 days, using the appropriate grater. Place it in an earthenware or stainless steel pot, put it on low heat, and while stirring continuously, add in the following order: 2 heaping tablespoons of semolina, the grated zest of 2 lemons, the gram of powdered saffron, and 10 tablespoons of granulated sugar.

  2. STEP 2 OF 8

    Mix with a wooden spatula until the mixture becomes compact and detaches in a single block from the sides of the container.

  3. STEP 3 OF 8

    Remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly, then add 5 egg yolks one at a time, keeping the whites in a bowl, and wait for the first yolk to be completely absorbed before incorporating the next one.

  4. STEP 4 OF 8

    Once the filling for the Cardias de Casa fiiscu is prepared, the dough for the wrappers needs to be made.

  5. STEP 5 OF 8

    Place the flour in a mound on the table, put the 5 reserved egg whites in the center, slightly beaten with a fork, 2 tablespoons of lard, and a pinch of salt.

  6. STEP 6 OF 8

    Knead everything thoroughly and for a long time, then roll out the dough into thin sheets and cut them into discs about eight cm in diameter.

  7. STEP 7 OF 8

    My grandmother used a coffee saucer as a mold and cut the circumference with a pastry cutter with a smooth, thin edge.

  8. STEP 8 OF 8

    Once all the discs are obtained, place a large walnut-sized portion of the prepared filling in the center of each.

Suggestions

  • Baking Molds

  • Grater

  • Bowl

  • Spoon

  • Pan

General Information

Storage notes

Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days

More information

Grandma's Pardulas are a typical dessert of Sardinian tradition. They are small, soft, and fragrant cakes filled with delicious fresh cheese and flavored with lemon and saffron. Perfect to enjoy for breakfast or as a dessert.

Origin

Italia, Sardegna

Analysis

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)346.21
Carbohydrates (g)32.8
of which Sugars (g)14.98
Fat (g)16.74
of which Saturates (g)9.34
Protein (g)17.82
Fiber (g)0.61
Sale (g)0.94
  • Proteins
    17.82g·26%
  • Carbohydrates
    32.8g·48%
  • Fats
    16.74g·25%
  • Fibers
    0.61g·1%