Italian Recipes – Desserts

Italian Orange Rum Cake

Italian Orange Rum Cake Source: Woman’s Day 3 eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons grated orange rind 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powderOrange Rum ToppingGarnish: Orange slices, candied cherries and whipped cream rosettes Preheat oven to 350 deg F Beat eggs until light Gradually beat in […]

Grissini

Grissini Yield: about 20 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 tablespoon honey 1 1/4 cups warm water (95 to 105 deg F)2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons saltSemolina flour for dusting 1/2 cup sesame or poppy seeds (optional) Combine the yeast, honey, and warm water in a mixer bowl Set […]

Pannetone

Pannetone (Italian Fruitcake) The key to this recipe is to make sure it looks like a chef’s hat – therefore, it should be baked in a coffee can 2 eggs2 cups granulated sugar1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted and cooled1 teaspoon grated lemon peel1 teaspoon grated orange peel1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon lemon extract3 cups […]