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'''''Pizzelle''''' ({{IPA-it|pitˈtsɛlle|lang}}; {{singular}}: ''pizzella'') or '''''Ferratelle''''' are traditional [[Italian cuisine|Italian]] waffle [[cookie]]s made from [[flour]], [[Eggs as food|eggs]], [[sugar]], [[butter]] or [[vegetable oil]], and flavoring (usually [[anise]] or [[anisette]], less commonly [[vanilla]] or [[zest (ingredient)|lemon zest]]). ''Pizzelle'' can be hard and crisp or soft and chewy{{Citation needed|date=August 2023}} depending on the ingredients and method of preparation. It can be molded into various shapes, including in the tubular shape of [[cannoli]].
'''Pizzelle''' ({{IPA-it|pitˈtsɛlle|lang}}; {{singular}}: pizzella) are traditional [[Italian cuisine|Italian]] waffle [[Biscuit|biscuits]] made from [[flour]], [[Eggs as food|eggs]], [[sugar]], [[butter]] or [[vegetable oil]], and flavoring (usually [[anise]] or [[anisette]], less commonly [[vanilla]] or [[zest (ingredient)|lemon zest]]). They can be hard and crisp or soft and chewy{{Citation needed|date=August 2023}} depending on the ingredients and method of preparation. Pizzelle can be molded into various shapes, including in the tubular shape of [[cannoli]].


''Pizzelle'' were originally made in [[Ortona]], in the [[Abruzzo]] region of [[Italy]]. Many other cultures have developed a ''pizzelle''-type cookie as part of their culture (for example, the Norwegian [[Krumkake]]). It is known to be one of the oldest cookies and is likely to have developed from the ancient Roman ''crustulum''.<ref name="prodottitipici">Prodottitipici.com, ''[http://www.prodottitipici.com/prodotto/5073/Ferratelle.htm Molise - Dolci e Gelati - Torte e Ciambelle: Ferratelle (Cancelle, Pizzelle)]'' {{in lang|it}}.</ref>
Pizzelle were originally made in the ''[[comune]]'' (municipality) of [[Ortona]], in the [[Abruzzo]] region of [[Italy]]. Many other cultures have developed a pizzelle-type biscuit as part of their culture (for example, the Norwegian [[Krumkake|''krumkake'']]). It is known to be one of the oldest biscuits and is probably to have developed from the ancient Roman ''crustulum''.<ref name="prodottitipici">Prodottitipici.com, ''[http://www.prodottitipici.com/prodotto/5073/Ferratelle.htm Molise - Dolci e Gelati - Torte e Ciambelle: Ferratelle (Cancelle, Pizzelle)]'' {{in lang|it}}.</ref>


''Pizzelle'' are also known as ''ferratelle'' or ''nevole'' in some parts of Abruzzo,<ref name=BARRCROCETTI>{{Cite web|url=https://italoamericano.org/pizzelle-holiday-waffles/|title=Pizzelle, the Italian way for waffle cookies| first=Adri| last=Barr Crocetti| date=December 12, 2016 |website=L'Italo Americano}}</ref> as ''ferratelle'' in [[Lazio]], and as ''ferratelle'', ''cancelle'', or ''pizzelle'' in [[Molise]].<ref name="prodottitipici"/>
Pizzelle are also known as ''ferratelle'' or ''nevole'' in some parts of Abruzzo,<ref name=BARRCROCETTI>{{Cite web|url=https://italoamericano.org/pizzelle-holiday-waffles/|title=Pizzelle, the Italian way for waffle cookies| first=Adri| last=Barr Crocetti| date=December 12, 2016 |website=L'Italo Americano}}</ref> as ''ferratelle'' in [[Lazio]], and as ''ferratelle'', ''cancelle'', or ''pizzelle'' in [[Molise]].<ref name="prodottitipici"/>


The cookie dough or batter is put into a [[Waffle iron#Varieties|''pizzelle'' iron]], which resembles a small variant of the popular [[waffle iron]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Melissa |date=2020-12-01 |title=Classic Italian Pizzelle : My family recipe |url=https://www.keepingitsimpleblog.com/food/italian-pizzelle-cookies/ |access-date=2023-08-23 |website=Keeping It Simple Blog |language=en-US}}</ref> Originally, the long-handled ''pizzelle'' iron was held by hand over a hot burner on the stovetop, although today most ''pizzelle'' are made using electric models and require no stove.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biscuitpeople.com/magazine/post/pizzelle-traditional-biscuit|title=Pizzelle: traditional biscuit with a long history|date=2017-11-10|website=Biscuit people|access-date=2019-10-12}}</ref> Typically, the iron stamps a [[snowflake]] pattern onto both sides of the thin golden-brown cookie, which has a crisp texture once cooled, though some ''pizzelle'' irons feature family crests, special dates, or other decorative designs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Recipe: Pizzelle - The Italian Christmas Cookie and Its History |url=http://www.grandvoyageitaly.com/1/post/2016/11/recipe-pizzelle-the-italian-christmas-cookie-and-its-history.html |access-date=2023-08-23 |website=GRAND VOYAGE ITALY |language=en}}</ref> Store-bought ''pizzelle'' are now commonly available in Italy, and other areas with a large Italian population.
The biscuit dough or batter is put into a [[Waffle iron#Varieties|pizzelle iron]], which resembles a small variant of the popular [[waffle iron]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Melissa |date=2020-12-01 |title=Classic Italian Pizzelle : My family recipe |url=https://www.keepingitsimpleblog.com/food/italian-pizzelle-cookies/ |access-date=2023-08-23 |website=Keeping It Simple Blog |language=en-US}}</ref> Originally, the long-handled pizzelle iron was held by hand over a hot burner on the stovetop, although today most pizzelle are made using electric models and require no stove.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biscuitpeople.com/magazine/post/pizzelle-traditional-biscuit|title=Pizzelle: traditional biscuit with a long history|date=2017-11-10|website=Biscuit people|access-date=2019-10-12}}</ref> Typically, the iron stamps a [[snowflake]] pattern onto both sides of the thin golden-brown biscuit, which has a crisp texture once cooled, though some pizzelle irons feature family crests, special dates, or other decorative designs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Recipe: Pizzelle - The Italian Christmas Cookie and Its History |url=http://www.grandvoyageitaly.com/1/post/2016/11/recipe-pizzelle-the-italian-christmas-cookie-and-its-history.html |access-date=2023-08-23 |website=GRAND VOYAGE ITALY |language=en}}</ref> Store-bought pizzelle are now commonly available in Italy, and other areas with a large Italian population.


[[File:Pizzelle filled with orange-almond creme, April 2011.jpg|thumb|right|''Pizzelle'' shaped into a [[cannoli|cannolo]] and filled with an orange-almond creme]]
[[File:Pizzelle filled with orange-almond creme, April 2011.jpg|thumb|right|Pizzelle shaped into a [[cannoli|cannolo]] and filled with an orange-almond creme]]
''Pizzelle'' are popular during [[Christmas in Italy|Christmas]] and [[Easter in Italy|Easter]].<ref name=BARRCROCETTI /> They are often found at Italian weddings, alongside other traditional pastries such as cannoli and traditional Italian cookies.
Pizzelle are popular during [[Christmas in Italy|Christmas]] and [[Easter in Italy|Easter]].<ref name=BARRCROCETTI /> They are often found at Italian weddings, alongside other traditional pastries such as cannoli and traditional Italian biscuits.


It is also common to sandwich two ''pizzelle'' with cannoli cream ([[ricotta]] blended with sugar) or hazelnut spread. ''Pizzelle'', while still warm, can also be rolled into a tubular shape using a wooden [[dowel]] to create cannoli shells.
It is also common to sandwich two pizzelle with cannoli cream ([[ricotta]] blended with sugar) or hazelnut spread. Pizzelle, while still warm, can also be rolled into a tubular shape using a wooden [[dowel]] to create cannoli shells.


==See also==
==See also==
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==Bibliography==
==Further reading==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070928065335/http://www.chefschoice.com/page2f_ph.html "Pizzelle Traditions"]. Chef's Choice. 15 Sept. 2006. Edgecraft Organization. 4 December 2006.
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070928065335/http://www.chefschoice.com/page2f_ph.html "Pizzelle Traditions"]. Chef's Choice. 15 Sept. 2006. Edgecraft Organization. 4 December 2006.
* Stradley, Linda. [http://whatscookingamerica.net/History/CookieHistory.htm "History of Cookies"]. What's Cooking America. 26 Sept. 2006. 4 December 2006.
* Stradley, Linda. [http://whatscookingamerica.net/History/CookieHistory.htm "History of Cookies"]. What's Cooking America. 26 Sept. 2006. 4 December 2006.
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Pizzelle
CourseDessert
Place of originItaly
Region or stateAbruzzo
Main ingredientsFlour, butter/oil, sugar

Pizzelle (Italian: [pitˈtsɛlle]; sg.: pizzella) are traditional Italian waffle biscuits made from flour, eggs, sugar, butter or vegetable oil, and flavoring (usually anise or anisette, less commonly vanilla or lemon zest). They can be hard and crisp or soft and chewy[citation needed] depending on the ingredients and method of preparation. Pizzelle can be molded into various shapes, including in the tubular shape of cannoli.

Pizzelle were originally made in the comune (municipality) of Ortona, in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Many other cultures have developed a pizzelle-type biscuit as part of their culture (for example, the Norwegian krumkake). It is known to be one of the oldest biscuits and is probably to have developed from the ancient Roman crustulum.[1]

Pizzelle are also known as ferratelle or nevole in some parts of Abruzzo,[2] as ferratelle in Lazio, and as ferratelle, cancelle, or pizzelle in Molise.[1]

The biscuit dough or batter is put into a pizzelle iron, which resembles a small variant of the popular waffle iron.[3] Originally, the long-handled pizzelle iron was held by hand over a hot burner on the stovetop, although today most pizzelle are made using electric models and require no stove.[4] Typically, the iron stamps a snowflake pattern onto both sides of the thin golden-brown biscuit, which has a crisp texture once cooled, though some pizzelle irons feature family crests, special dates, or other decorative designs.[5] Store-bought pizzelle are now commonly available in Italy, and other areas with a large Italian population.

Pizzelle shaped into a cannolo and filled with an orange-almond creme

Pizzelle are popular during Christmas and Easter.[2] They are often found at Italian weddings, alongside other traditional pastries such as cannoli and traditional Italian biscuits.

It is also common to sandwich two pizzelle with cannoli cream (ricotta blended with sugar) or hazelnut spread. Pizzelle, while still warm, can also be rolled into a tubular shape using a wooden dowel to create cannoli shells.

See also

Media related to Pizzelle at Wikimedia Commons

References

  1. ^ a b Prodottitipici.com, Molise - Dolci e Gelati - Torte e Ciambelle: Ferratelle (Cancelle, Pizzelle) (in Italian).
  2. ^ a b Barr Crocetti, Adri (December 12, 2016). "Pizzelle, the Italian way for waffle cookies". L'Italo Americano.
  3. ^ Melissa (2020-12-01). "Classic Italian Pizzelle : My family recipe". Keeping It Simple Blog. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  4. ^ "Pizzelle: traditional biscuit with a long history". Biscuit people. 2017-11-10. Retrieved 2019-10-12.
  5. ^ "Recipe: Pizzelle - The Italian Christmas Cookie and Its History". GRAND VOYAGE ITALY. Retrieved 2023-08-23.

Further reading

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