Ciambelle all’anice, also known as Anicini, are traditional Italian cookies that are popular in the Marche region of Italy. These cookies are flavored with anise seeds, giving them a unique and aromatic taste. They are often enjoyed with a cup of coffee or tea, and are a favorite treat during special occasions and holidays.
In the Marche region, you can find Ciambelle all’anice in various towns and communes. Some of the specific places where you can find these cookies include:
1. Ancona: Look for local bakeries and pastry shops in the city center, such as Pasticceria Scarpellini or Pasticceria Mancini.
2. Pesaro: Visit Pasticceria Cesarini or Pasticceria Boccione for a taste of these traditional cookies.
3. Fano: Stop by Pasticceria Gelateria Pascucci or Pasticceria Mancini for a selection of delicious Ciambelle all’anice.
Here are a couple of recipes to try if you want to make Ciambelle all’anice at home:
Recipe 1: Ciambelle all’anice
Ingredients:
– 500g all-purpose flour
– 200g sugar
– 150g butter
– 3 eggs
– 1 tablespoon anise seeds
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– A pinch of salt
Instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, anise seeds, baking powder, and salt.
2. Add the butter and eggs to the dry ingredients, and mix until a dough forms.
3. Divide the dough into small portions and shape them into rings.
4. Place the rings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 180°C for about 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
5. Allow the cookies to cool before serving.
Recipe 2: Anicini
Ingredients:
– 300g all-purpose flour
– 150g sugar
– 100g butter
– 2 eggs
– 1 tablespoon anise seeds
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– A pinch of salt
Instructions:
1. In a bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, anise seeds, baking powder, and salt.
2. Add the butter and eggs to the dry ingredients, and knead until a smooth dough forms.
3. Roll out the dough into a thin sheet and cut it into small diamond shapes.
4. Place the diamond-shaped cookies on a baking sheet and bake at 180°C for about 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
5. Allow the cookies to cool before serving.
Ciambelle all’anice has been recognized with the PAT (Traditional Agri-food Products) recognition in the Marche region. The specifications for these cookies include:
– The use of anise seeds as the main flavoring ingredient.
– The dough should be made with all-purpose flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and a pinch of salt.
– The cookies should be shaped into rings or diamond shapes before baking.
– The baking temperature should be around 180°C, and the cookies should be baked until golden brown.
Sources:
1. “Ciambelle all’anice” – Pasticceria Scarpellini (pasticceriascarpellini.it)
2. “Anicini” – Pasticceria Cesarini (pasticceriacesarini.it)
3. “Traditional Marche Recipes” – Marche Tourism (marche-tourism.it)