SWEET BEFANA FOCACCIA for Epiphany, easy to prepare, soft and delicious dough for breakfast or snack with candied fruits, traditional Piedmontese dessert with the bean.
The Sweet Befana Focaccia is a traditional Epiphany dessert known for its soft taste and characteristic shape, this delight, made with common ingredients of tradition, is perfect to conclude the Christmas festivities with a sweet and festive touch.
Preparing the Sweet Befana Focaccia is very simple. The basic ingredients include flour, sugar, eggs, butter, and yeast, which are mixed to create a soft and fluffy dough.
To further enrich the flavor, you can add grated orange or lemon peel, flavors like vanilla, or a light dusting of powdered sugar, it is baked until achieving perfect golden brown, spreading an irresistible aroma throughout the kitchen.
The Sweet Befana Focaccia is a versatile dessert, perfect for enjoying at breakfast, snack, or as a dessert after an Epiphany lunch.
This recipe will delight the palate of both adults and children.
Follow me in the kitchen, today we have the sweet befana focaccia for Epiphany.
Published on January 3, 2014, at 19:45
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Rest time: 4 Hours
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 6-8
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Christmas
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup butter
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp orange flavor (orange blossom)
- 1 packet vanillin
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp fresh yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsps candied fruits
- 1 egg white
- as needed granulated sugar
- 1 dried bean (or a coin)
Steps
Dissolve the yeast in milk, pour the flour into the mixer, add the milk, then the sugar and butter, start kneading, add the grated citrus peels or the vanillin.
Form a ball and place the dough in a bowl covered with plastic wrap until it doubles, about 3-4 hours.
After rising, take the dough, add the candied fruits and the coin wrapped in foil or a bean, then remake the ball and roll it out with a rolling pin to a height of approximately 1 inch.
Make cuts without reaching the center, I made it smaller, so only 10 cuts instead of 16.
Turn them over themselves, then place it in a round pan to rise, about 40 minutes.
Brush with the egg white and add the granulated sugar.
Bake in the hot oven at 392 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes.
With the bimby: Pour the milk and yeast into the bowl, 40 sec speed 2
Add the sugar, butter, flour, salt, eggs, vanillin or chopped citrus peels, 3 minutes kneading button.
Bon appétit
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Sweet Befana Focaccia for Epiphany
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Sweet Befana Focaccia for Epiphany
Can I make Sweet Befana Focaccia in advance?
Yes, it can be made in advance. You can prepare the dough the day before, store it in the fridge, and bake the focaccia in the morning to ensure it is fresh and fragrant.
Can I customize the recipe?
Absolutely! You can customize it by adding ingredients like candied fruit, raisins, or nuts. Experiment with flavors like cinnamon or orange to create the version that you like best.
What are the traditions linked to this dessert?
It is often associated with an Italian Epiphany tradition. In some regions, it is said that eating this dessert brings luck and prosperity for the coming year. Many families share it during the Epiphany breakfast as a gesture of conviviality and a wish for a happy new year.
