Easter is just around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about the sweet treats you can make to the holiday. One of the traditional desserts of Easter in Italy is cucculi, a sweet bread that is usually enjoyed for breakfast on Easter morning. Cucculi is a delicious pastry that is easy to make and perfect for sharing with friends and family this Easter. Here’s a recipe that you can use to make your very own cucculi.

Ingredients:

– 500g flour
– 100g sugar
– 100g butter, melted
– 4 eggs
– 1 tbsp olive oil
– 1 tbsp lemon zest
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 tsp salt
– 1 tbsp anise seeds
– 1 tbsp fennel seeds
– 100ml milk
– 1 package instant yeast
– Coloured sugar sprinkles for decoration

Instructions:

1. First, preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Then, in a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, sugar, salt, anise seeds, and fennel seeds. Mix well.

2. In another smaller mixing bowl, mix the eggs, melted butter, olive oil, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.

3. Add the egg mixture to the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix everything together until a stiff dough is formed.

4. Slowly add in the milk, mixing continuously, until the dough becomes smooth and pliable.

5. Knead the dough for a few minutes then roll it into small, round balls. Place the balls onto a lined baking sheet.

6. Brush the top of each ball with a little more melted butter and add some of the coloured sugar sprinkles onto the top of each cucculi.

7. Leave the cucculis to rise in a warm place for about an hour or until they have doubled in size.

8. Once the cucculis have risen, bake them in the preheated oven for around 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown on the top.

9. After the cucculis have been baked, allow them to cool on a wire rack before serving.

Cucculi is traditionally enjoyed during Easter, but it can be eaten any time of the year. They are delicious served warm with butter or jam, and a hot cup of coffee or tea. They are also great for gifting to friends and family during the holiday season.

Now that you have this recipe in your baking arsenal, you can make cucculi anytime and anywhere. Whether it’s for Easter or just a weekend breakfast treat, this Italian pastry is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Enjoy!

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