SicilianItalian
The Best Buccellati
by Chef in Camicia · 306K subscribers on YouTube
Buccellati (or Cucciddati in dialect) are delicious Sicilian shortcrust cookies filled with jam, dried fruit, and figs, creating a symphony of tradition and Christmas. This recipe shows how to make them step by step.
- Cook
- 10 min
- Difficulty
- medium
Ingredients
12 items- 130 gLardLard
- 130 gSugarSugar
- 500 gFlourAll-purpose flour (type 00)
- 60 gWaterWater
- 60 gHoneyHoney
- Aroma(optional) — Vanilla or lemon zest or other aroma
- Dried FigsDried figs
- Dried FruitMixed dried fruit (e.g., raisins, almonds, walnuts)
- JamJam (any flavor, typically fig or grape)
- Candied FruitsCandied fruit (e.g., citrus peel)
- Chopped Pistachios(optional) — Pistachio crumble – optional, can substitute with icing sugar
- Powdered Sugar(optional) — Icing sugar – optional alternative to pistachio crumble
Method
- Mix all ingredients for the dough in a bowl until a homogeneous mixture forms.
- Take pieces of different weight and roll them out with a rolling pin.
- For the filling, use figs, mixed dried fruit, marmalade, and candied fruit. Place it in the center.
- Shape the cookies into your preferred form.
- To decorate, use a fork to create patterns on the sides and surface.
- Bake at 180°C (356°F) for about 10 minutes.
- Dust with pistachio crumble or icing sugar.
Chef in Camicia
Home cookReviewer306K subscribers on YouTube94.2M total channel viewsCasa editrice digitale italiana di ricette fondata da Nicolo Zambello, Andrea Navone e Luca Palomba. Pubblicazioni giornaliere.
