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Roccocò

Roccocò

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Roccocò is a traditional Neapolitan dessert, characterized by its round and irregular shape, ideal for the Christmas holidays.

Difficulty: Medium
Cooking: 25 min
Preparation: 30 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • All-purpose flour500g
  • Sugar440g
  • Shelled almonds500g
  • Water180g
  • Orange paste1tablespoon
  • Baking ammonia2g
  • Neapolitan spice mix20g
  • Vanilla extract1teaspoon
  • Egg1unit
  • Egg yolk1unit
  • Salt1pinch

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 10

    Preheat the oven to 160°C. Warm the almonds in the oven for 10 minutes without toasting.

  2. STEP 2 OF 10

    Dissolve the baking ammonia in water, then add the spice mix, orange paste, and vanilla extract.

  3. STEP 3 OF 10

    Mix well and add the warm almonds.

  4. STEP 4 OF 10

    Finally, incorporate the flour until you get a sticky dough.

  5. STEP 5 OF 10

    Transfer the dough to a floured bowl and let it cool.

  6. STEP 6 OF 10

    Form a cylinder with the dough and cut into 70 g pieces.

  7. STEP 7 OF 10

    Shape into sticks and close them into rings.

  8. STEP 8 OF 10

    Place the Roccocò on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them apart.

  9. STEP 9 OF 10

    Brush the surface with beaten egg and repeat after 5 minutes.

  10. STEP 10 OF 10

    Bake at 190°C for about 25 minutes (or 15 minutes for a softer version).

General Information

More information

Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Origin

Italia, Campania

Analysis

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)373.03
Carbohydrates (g)45.11
of which Sugars (g)26.17
Fat (g)17.01
of which Saturates (g)1.95
Protein (g)10.34
Fiber (g)4
Sale (g)0.07
  • Proteins
    10.34g·14%
  • Carbohydrates
    45.11g·59%
  • Fats
    17.01g·22%
  • Fibers
    4g·5%