Neapolitan susamielli are traditional Christmas sweets from Neapolitan cuisine, spiced, egg-free, and lactose-free, easy and quick to make.
It is an ancient recipe, dating back to the 1700s, when they were made with sesame seeds, from which they take their name. In the modern version, they are made with almonds, honey, and spices, prepared and given as gifts at Christmas along with struffoli, roccocò, and mostacciuoli. They are similar to roccocò, but are softer and of a different shape. They are special when served at the end of a meal, such as on Christmas Eve, together with a good mulled wine.
Read how to make Neapolitan susamielli with the easy recipe below, as usual, right after the photo 😉
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 25
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup honey
- 1/3 cup almonds with skin
- 1 tsp Neapolitan spice mix (click for the easy recipe to make it at home)
- 1 tsp baking ammonia
Preparation of Neapolitan Susamielli
In a large bowl, pour the all-purpose flour, almond flour, spice mix, baking ammonia, and sugar, and mix thoroughly.
Add the honey, mix with a spoon, and then knead by hand until you have a uniform and compact dough.Take pieces of about 1 oz and shape them into small logs.
Fold them into an ‘S’ shape and place them, keeping them spaced apart, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Insert unpeeled almonds into the folds of each ‘S’.Bake your Neapolitan susamielli in a preheated static oven at 350°F for twelve minutes.
Remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack before storing them in an airtight container or a tin box.
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Questions and Answers about Neapolitan Susamielli
Where can I find Neapolitan spice mix?
Neapolitan spice mix is an easy-to-make blend of spices with the recipe you can find by clicking HERE, or you can buy it ready-made at stores specializing in baking goods or at well-stocked supermarkets.
