Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Sicilian Orange Biscuits - Fragrant, Soft and Full of Sunshine
Learn how to make these fragrant Sicilian orange biscuits, delicately citrusy and wonderfully soft - perfect with tea, coffee or a glass of Moscato Passito di Pantelleria.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 4 eggs
- ✓ 200 g plain flour
- ✓ 200 g caster sugar
- ✓ Finely grated zest of 3 unwaxed oranges
- ✓ Juice of 2 oranges
- ✓ A pinch of bicarbonate of soda
- ✓ A pinch of salt
- ✓ Icing sugar, for dusting
📊 Nutritional Information
These Sicilian orange biscuits are the very essence of home baking on the island - simple, soft and bursting with bright citrus fragrance. Their delicate crumb and aromatic sweetness make them the perfect companion to a quiet breakfast or a mid-afternoon treat.
Bringing them to life in your own kitchen means filling the room with the unmistakable perfume of Sicilian oranges, evoking sunny groves, winter afternoons and the comforting warmth of family traditions. They’re the kind of biscuits that disappear quickly, leaving behind only the memory of something homemade and wonderfully genuine.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until pale and airy.
- 2
Add the sifted flour, bicarbonate of soda and grated orange zest.
- 3
Gradually pour in the orange juice until the mixture becomes soft yet spoonable.
- 4
Whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until they form stiff peaks, then gently fold them into the batter.
- 5
Shape small biscuits and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment.
- 6
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 15–20 minutes, until lightly golden.
- 7
Leave to cool completely, then dust generously with icing sugar.
💡 Tips and Variations
Add dark chocolate chips for a richer twist, or replace part of the orange juice with orange liqueur for a more intense aroma.
📦 Storage
- • Store the biscuits in a tin or airtight container for 4–5 days.
- • You can also freeze the baked biscuits and thaw them at room temperature when needed.
🍷 Pairing
Serve these orange biscuits with a glass of Moscato Passito di Pantelleria - its sweet, aromatic notes enhance the bright citrus flavours beautifully.
Soft, fragrant and irresistibly citrusy, these Sicilian orange biscuits bring a touch of sunshine to any moment. Simple to prepare and wonderful to share, they embody the warmth and sweetness of true Sicilian baking.
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