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Cuzzupi

ingredients

servings

6

Full fat milk

100 mL

Extra virgin olive oil

50 mL

Sunflower oil

50 mL

Baking powder for desserts

1 unit

Eggs

3 unit

White sugar

100 grams

Coloured sugared almonds for decoration

40 grams

Type 00 wheat flour

500 grams

Lemon peel

10 grams

Desserts from Italy - Calabria

Cuzzupi

Cuzzupi

vegetarian with gluten with eggs with lactose with nuts high in phosphorus with good fats

ready in

1 hour 30 minutes

difficulty

daily requirement

100% Fat

100% Protein

100% Carbohydrates

translated by Italian with google translate

Cuzzupi

The cuzzupa is an Easter cake typical of Calabria. It was a sign of celebration to indicate the end of the Lenten fast.

Cuzzupi step 1

step 1

mix in a bowl eggs, milk, oil, sugar, lemon peel, yeast. Gradually add the flour because it may not serve all.

Cuzzupi step 2

step 2

the dough will be ready when it will be soft but not sticky. At that point you can work it out by giving the shapes you like the most. Usually the initials of the names were used.

Cuzzupi step 3

step 3

brush strokes with milk and egg and sprinkle with colored codette. bake at 180 degrees for about 20 minutes

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