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Befanini, the Ephipany cookies from Versilia (Tuscan riviera).

Servings: 40

Ingredients

  • 500 g plain flour
  • 300 g sugar
  • 150 g butter
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 glass milk
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 bag baking powder
  • 1 orange or lemon ( zest only)
  • 1 tbsp rhum ( or other liquor)
  • funfetti

Instructions

  • Sift flour and baking powder, mix with salt and sugar.
    Add butter and eggs, mix well, then add zest, rhum, milk enough to have a soft but not sticky dough.
    Knead for 5-7 minutes then wrap in cling film and rest in fridge for 1 hour.
  • Roll the dough on a slightly floured surface, cut shapes with a cookie cutter and put them on a baking tray keeping distances.
    Sprinkle with funfetti; to let them stick better you can brush cookies with milk, honey or beaten egg.
  • Bake at 356°F/180°C for 15-20 minutes ( depends on how big you made them) or until golden on edges.
  • Wait for them to cool before touching and storing.
  • They can last up to 10 days in a tin box.