Collorelle

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Collorelle are traditional Sicilian sweet pastries originating from Caltagirone. The dough is made from flour, lard, sugar, and water. It is rolled, cut into strips, filled lengthwise with a sweet filling, then enclosed and connected into a ring. The filling consists of almonds, cinnamon, sugar, nutmeg, lemon juice, and eggs. It can be enriched with orange blossom water and a dash of brandy, if desired. These pastries are baked until golden brown. They're especially popular during the festive Christmas period.