Name: Authentic Sfogliatella Riccia Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Italy
Ingredients: *For the Dough (Masa Sfogliata):**; 500 grams all-purpose flour; 180 grams lard, softened (or vegetable shortening); 150 grams warm water; 10 grams fine sea salt; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; *For the Filling (Ripieno):**; 500 grams fresh sheep's milk ricotta cheese, well-drained; 200 grams granulated sugar; 100 grams candied citron, finely diced; 50 grams semolina flour; 2 tablespoons orange flower water; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Zest of 1 orange; *For Finishing:**; 100 grams lard or unsalted butter, melted (for brushing); Granulated sugar (for sprinkling); Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Sfogliatella Riccia 🇮🇹 Italy

Italian layered pastry

Pastry Ricotta

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Layered pastry filled with sweet ricotta cheese often flavored with orange flower water and dusted with powdered sugar

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