{"id":2962,"date":"2021-03-20T10:31:47","date_gmt":"2021-03-20T09:31:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fontecesia.it\/?p=2962"},"modified":"2021-03-20T10:31:47","modified_gmt":"2021-03-20T09:31:47","slug":"saint-josephs-fritters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fontecesia.it\/en\/enogastronomy-umbria\/saint-josephs-fritters\/","title":{"rendered":"Saint Joseph’s fritters umbrian recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"

Throughout Italy on St. Joseph’s D<\/strong>ay, March 19, Father’s Day<\/strong>, celebratory sweets are cooked. In Umbria we have the \u201cFrittelle di San Giuseppe\u201d- Saint Joseph’s fritters<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Fun facts about the origins<\/strong> of St. Joseph’s Day. In addition to its obvious Christian roots, St. Joseph\u2019s day has Celtic origins<\/strong> linked to the solstice<\/strong>, while in our tradition it is also the date that marks the end of the cold season, winter, and the beginning of summer. In some places “Fires of St. Joseph<\/strong>” are lit as propitiators for crops<\/strong> and as an offering to the Saint who suffered the cold in Bethlehem.<\/p>\n

In central and southern Italy, we have the delicious zeppole<\/strong> cakes. Legend has it that Giuseppe, in addition to being a carpenter, to support his family he became a frier and peddler of Fritters<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Today we bring you to Umbria<\/strong> with the recipe of our St. Joseph’s fritters, these rice cakes<\/strong> are a specialty that you can enjoy throughout central Italy.<\/p>\n

Saint Joseph’s fritters ingredients:<\/h3>\n
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  • 250 grams rice<\/li>\n
  • 1\/2 litre milk<\/li>\n
  • 1 tablespoon of vanilla sugar<\/li>\n
  • grated zest of half a lemon<\/li>\n
  • a pinch of salt<\/li>\n
  • 1\/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon<\/li>\n
  • 1 small glass of rum<\/li>\n
  • 50 grams flour<\/li>\n
  • 2 egg yolks<\/li>\n
  • 2 whole eggs<\/li>\n
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder<\/li>\n
  • Powdered sugar<\/li>\n
  • (raisins to taste)<\/li>\n
  • frying oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Preparation:<\/h3>\n

    In a saucepan bring the milk to boil adding a pinch of salt and sugar and then stir in the rice. When it is halfway done, leave the rice to cool on a plate.<\/p>\n

    Break the eggs and separate the yolks from the whites, whip the egg whites until they reach a soft foamy consistency.<\/p>\n

    Add all the ingredients and the egg yolks to the rice and blend well. Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold them into the mixture.<\/p>\n

    Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the mixture in small spoonfuls and cook until golden brown.<\/p>\n

    Drain the fritters and place them on paper towels.<\/p>\n

    Serve the St. Joseph’s fritters cold, sprinkled with confectioners\u2019 sugar and \u2026 enjoy your meal!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Throughout Italy on St. Joseph’s Day, Father’s Day, celebratory sweets are cooked. In Umbria we have the St. Joseph’s fritters.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2961,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[96],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n