The Secret to Making Sfogliatelle

For Italian Heritage Month - 

Sfogliatelle riccie

Sicily may have its cannoli but Naples has sfogliatelle (pron: shfo-lee-a-`tel-ay, also just - shfo-ya-`tel). We love these wonderful citrus flavored ricotta filled pastries. They look mysterious and impossible to duplicate at home, don't they?  If you don't have an Italian bakery near you that sells them and are up for a real challenge that rewards you with results like these, check out the videos and links below. You could be making them to show off at upcoming holiday parties and meals. For Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years, they are real treats! Or with just a cup of coffee.

Like the stories behind unusual pasta shapes (and simply because they are Italian...) you know there has to be a good degree of colorful drama associated with the origin of these pastries. 

So, follow this Link to find out:  Sfogliatelle, the back story

Here's a video on how a skilled pastry chefs makes sfogliatelle riccie- 

There are also Sfogliatelle Frolle, they are more like filled donuts or hand pies. Just as good but easier to make at home.

Sfogliatella Frolla

Click on the link below to a site that has recipes and instructions for making both types of sfogliatelle:

Instructions for Sfogliatelle Riccie and Sfogliatelle Frolle

Have fun!