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Easter Scarcelle Pugliese
In Puglia it’s not Easter without Scarcelle, a traditional and classic dessert.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 1 cookie
Calories: 2784 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2⅓ cups +1 tablespoons all purpose flour (300 grams total, if you double the recipe, then double this amount.
- ⅓ cup +2 tablespoons milk (2% or whole milk) (105 ml total, if you double the recipe, then double this amount)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 7 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4½ tablespoons butter melted cooled (or vegetable oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
VANILLA GLAZE
- 1-1½ cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons cream or milk
- ½-1 teaspoon vanilla extract
EXTRAS
- 1 large egg white
- 2-3 tablespoons non-pareils
- 3-4 large eggs (pre-boiled) optional
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350F / 180C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, zest, baking powder and salt.
- In the stand mixer add the egg, vanilla, milk and melted butter, beat to combine. Add the dry ingredients and beat on low to form a soft dough.
- Move the dough to a lightly floured flat surface and divide it into three parts, form each part into a long rope approximately 19 inches / 48 cm. Attach the ends together and form a braid. Attach the ends together to form a circle. Place 3-4 boiled eggs (pre-boil the eggs for approximately 5-6 minutes) around the circle if desired. Or leave as is.
- Lightly beat the egg white and brush on the dough. Bake 20-25 minutes, or until golden and baked through. Test with a toothpick for doneness. Move the cookie to a wire rack to cool before adding the glaze and sprinkles. Enjoy!
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VANILLA GLAZE
- Stir together the sifted powdered sugar, cream or milk and vanilla until smooth. Add more or less cream to reach desired thickness.
Notes
- A Scarcelle is more cookie then cake, it isn’t light and fluffy it is quite dense. It makes the perfect accompaniment to a cup of coffee or tea. I absolutely love it and I had to hold myself back from eating it all!
- The cookie can be stored at room temperature covered for up to 2-3 days. It can also be frozen for up to two months, well wrapped and placed in a freezer bag.
Nutrition Information
Calories
2784kcal
(139%)
Carbohydrates
514g
(171%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
63g
(97%)
Saturated Fat
37g
(185%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
332mg
(111%)
Sodium
1106mg
(46%)
Potassium
994mg
(28%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
286g
(572%)
Vitamin A
2003IU
(40%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
405mg
(41%)
Iron
15mg
(83%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cookie
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2784
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 2784kcal | 139% |
| Carbohydrates | 514g | 171% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 63g | 97% |
| Saturated Fat | 37g | 185% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 332mg | 111% |
| Sodium | 1106mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 994mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 286g | 572% |
| Vitamin A | 2003IU | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 405mg | 41% |
| Iron | 15mg | 83% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.