Ceremito

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Ceremito is a traditional cookie originating from Elba. The cookies (or small cakes, depending on who you ask) are usually made with a combination of flour, olive oil, aniseed, honey or sugar, walnuts, grated orange peel, eggs, yeast, salt, and pepper. Once prepared, the dough is rolled into cylinders that are wrapped around themselves a few times, so that a large hole remains on top. The two ends are then rolled and twisted to look similar to a snail or a phallic symbol. Ceremito is baked in the oven until golden brown, and it's traditionally prepared for Easter.