You may notice that this recipe varies from region to region within italy. Since saint joseph is known to be the fosterfather of jesus christ, in italy on this day we also celebrate fathers day. The best zeppole di san giuseppe in montreal montreall. Nonna paola and nonna anna teamed up to give us their version of zeppole di san giuseppe. In fact it is rather curious that in the middle of lent tradition welcome the preparation of a fried sweet and yummy. These are so good and the second version of the zeppole. Turn the zeppole once or twice, cooking until golden.
Josephs day celebrations in italian american communities. Recipe zeppole di san giuseppe saint josephs fritters. Fried choux dough topped with pastry cream and either cherries or chocolate pastry. Josephs day deserves to be as famous as its irish counterpart for, its zeppole, sometimes spelled zeppoli or called sfinge di san giuseppe. Feb, 20 the key to success with zeppole di san giuseppe is to keep the cooking oil at the correct temperature. Mar 26, 2017 to make zeppole, put the mix in a pastry bag, cut squares 4. If you really like them, however, you can make them anytime youd like. Italian cannoli authentic italian cannoli recipe get the recipe and the history of one of.
The feast of saint joseph began as a thanksgiving celebration for the saint allegedly having saved the island of sicily from a drought at some point during the 10th century and was declared an official catholic holiday in 1479. Saint josephs day is march 19, which is also fathers day in italy. Usually prepared for saint josephs day on march 19th, you can guiltfree enjoy them yearround in italy. Traditionally, they are prepared on march 19th, st. Photo credit, zeppole di san giuseppe, rosetta costantino. Put the cream in the pastry bag and fill the hollow center of the zeppola with a bit of overflow on top. Zeppole s giuseppe di iginio massari cotto e postato. The fried zeppole di san giuseppe should be eaten soon after they are made. Homemade zeppole di san giuseppe in naples culinary backstreets. Once cooked, you can garnish them as if they were fried. Commonly light, deepfried dough balls about 2 inches 5. Zeppole di san giuseppe are airy and eggy fried pastries essentially the italian version of a pate a choux filled with a rich pastry cream.
This is a popular street food during the feast of san gennaro, or saint januarius, which is celebrated every september 19. Traditional zeppole are filled with vanilla or chocolate pastry cream or cannoli filling. First prepare the choux pastry, by placing the butter and water in a medium sized saucepan over medium heat, until it comes to a rolling boil. Serve topped with a cherry or amarena sour cherry, if desired.
If larger zeppole are desired, you can achieve this by piping a larger circle. Mar 19, 2017 zeppole di san giuseppe, for italian fathers day. Zeppole di san giuseppe, oven baked sugarlovespices. The feast is associated with a number sweet and savory dishes, but none more so perhaps than the fancy, sweet version of zeppole usually called. The zeppole di riso or zeppole di san giuseppe is a typical sicilian sweet for fathers day, made of rise and honey. Lots of history san guiseppe is the day for zeppole.
This is the most classic of zeppole recipes which uses white flour, sugar, cognac, cinnamon, caster sugar, olive oil, salt making it. In padua, i enjoyed my first zeppole di san giuseppe at pasticceria graziati and i definitely enjoyed it. The book opens with a brief history of southern italy and a. Joseph from enna, sicily are loved throughout southern italy. Although this dessert is also prepared in other regions of southern italy, history attributes its paternity to the city of naples. Zeppole is the most famous dessert enjoyed on this day. Josephs pastries zeppole di san giuseppe italian recipe book st. We have 2 versions, the fried dough zeppole and these.
Zeppole di san giuseppe recipe, by david digregorio, in desserts. Being a catholic country, fathers day is italy is celebrated on march 19, the feast of st. These authentic italian zeppole are made with common pizza dough with ricotta that are shaped into balls, deepfried, and then covered with refined sugar, confectioners sugar, or cinnamon sugar. Stories essentials food tours trips meet the team video buy the book. Fritta o al forno e una delizia napoletana facile da fare anche in casa. Zeppole are traditionally consumed during the festa di san giuseppe saint josephs day celebrated every march 19, when zeppole are sold on many streets and sometimes presented as gifts. Josephs pastries zeppole di san giuseppe italian recipe book.
Remove the zeppole from the oil, let all the oil drain and once the zeppole are cold, you are now ready to garnish them. Josephs day, eat your zeppole new england historical. Pour 2 glasses of water, a glass of cognac, a dessert spoon of sugar and a pinch of salt into a casserole dish. As with most cultures, italians have their share of celebrations. While kids might make a drawing for their days, the real highlight of the feast of san giuseppe is the dessert, called zeppole. The feast is associated with a number sweet and savory dishes, but none more so perhaps than the fancy, sweet version of zeppole usually called, appropriately enough, zeppole di san giuseppe. The origin of zeppole, or zippula in sicilian, comes from the arabic zalabiyya meaning fried soft dough. This zeppole di san giuseppe recipe for traditional italian cream filled. A story about cream puffs, and the men who loved them and. Zeppole di san giuseppe are made once a year in honor of the feast day. Makes about 48 puffs on march 19, the feast of san giuseppe, every italian household makes its version of zeppole, or cream puffs. Zeppole di san giuseppe are a traditional italian choux pastry treat for st josephs day march 19th also, fathers day in italy. Its a very special holiday and a very special pastry was invented.
Ricette zeppole s giuseppe di iginio massari con foto e procedimento. The key to success with zeppole di san giuseppe is to keep the cooking oil at the correct temperature. Zeppole are traditionally consumed during the festa di san giuseppe saint josephs day celebrated. Josephs day, is a day in honor of joseph the husband of mary the mother of jesus. Put the squares of paper with the piped mix in the hot oil and fry until golden. Chocolate zeppole di san giuseppe recipe serious eats. Zeppole di san giuseppe are delicious choux pastry doughnuts filled with vanilla cream and decorated with an amaranth cherry. The lard is what makes the recipe authentic, but you may use all butter. In italy, march 19th is the day of saint joseph, marias husband, as well as fathers day. Put the mix in a pastry bag and create the traditional zeppole shape in a tray covered by oven paper. It is delicious pancakes filled with cream and decorated with amarena cherries, traditionally eaten at the feast of st. Using a small icecream scooper or 2 small spoons, carefully drop about a tablespoon of the dough into the hot olive oil, frying in batches.
A good sprinkling of icing sugar completes this delicious dessert. Josephs day cake, also called sfinge and in rome bigne di s. Joseph, or san giuseppe, is the foster father of jesus and the patron saint of sicily. If you make the zeppole shells in advance you can crisp either the fried or baked shell by putting them in a 350 degree oven for a few minutes before filling them. Giuseppe is a pastry typical of roman, neapolitan and generally peninsular italian cuisine and are also served in sicily and on the island of malta. A story about cream puffs, and the men who loved them and a recipe too. They are very much associated with the same festival in naples. Mar 12, 2019 this is the famous fried zeppola, a typical neapolitan pastry that is traditionally consumed on the 19th of march, on the occasion of st. Wrights web site with mediterranean and italian recipes and food history, and link to his fifteen books. A zeppola plural zeppole, in southern dialects zeppoli or st. Mar 16, 2012 traditional zeppole are filled with vanilla or chocolate pastry cream or cannoli filling. Choux pastry is usually baked but for beignets it is fried. Josephs pastry zeppole di san giuseppedi derre di derre is a norwegian pop rock band, founded in they were awarded the gammlengprisen in.
This is the famous fried zeppola, a typical neapolitan pastry that is traditionally consumed on the 19th of march, on the occasion of st. Sprinkle some icing on top and garnish with the pastry cream and the sour cherries. Another name for them by sicilians are sfinge or some say sfingi. I have put a link to my italian custard in the comments section.
May 09, 2017 this is a popular street food during the feast of san gennaro, or saint januarius, which is celebrated every september 19. A little bit of curiosity zeppole di san giuseppe is a mustmake for saint josephs day march 19 which is one of the principal feasts in western christianity. Mar 20, 2011 being a catholic country, fathers day is italy is celebrated on march 19, the feast of st. The pastry shops and friggitorie fried food stands churn them out in astonishing quantity, for eating zeppole on the 19th is another of those traditions in italy that must be observed. The topping is a piping of pastry cream and a sour cherry for decoration. This post was originally published on march 18, 2015 and updated on march 15, 2019 with updated content and photos. In italian cuisine, choux pastry is the base for zeppole di san giuseppe. Zeppole di san giuseppe are southern italian pastries traditionally served for the feast of st. It is a pastry shell, deep fried or baked, and filled with either a ricotta filling or pastry cream. The shells can be made ahead and frozen, and the filling can be made a day before serving. Josephs day pastries or zeppole are delicious pastries from italy filled with delicious, delicate and velvety cream. The story goes that a severe drought struck sicily in the. Authentic italian zeppole recipe zeppole di san giuseppe.