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Susumeli

S-shaped Calabrian sweets, made with honey, sugar, flour, and pisto and baked in the oven.

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Susumeli are traditional Calabrian baked sweets, characterized by a recognizable "S" shape and a simple, intense, and aromatic dough. Their structure is born from the combination of flour and a sweetening base of honey and sugar, while the pisto adds a spicy note obtained from cinnamon, nutmeg, and whole clovesThe result is a compact, fragrant dessert, suitable for serving individually. Baking at a moderate temperature allows the sticks to cook evenly, maintaining their shape and developing a delicate surface color. In this Calabrian recipe, precision in kneading the dough and shaping is essential to obtain uniform, whole, and easily recognizable susumeli.

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1

Prepare the flour

Place the flour in a fountain shape on the work surface, creating a central hollow large enough to contain the flour. the mixture liquid. Distribute it evenly and keep a space ready to gradually incorporate the honey and sugar, avoiding the liquid from spilling out of the well.

2

Dissolve honey and sugar

Pour the honey and sugar into a bowl and heat over medium heat, stirring until the mixture becomes smooth and fluid. Do not bring to a boil. the mixture at a boil: when the sugar has dissolved and the honey flows without visible granules, remove it from the heat.

3

Unite the mixture

Slowly pour the melted honey and sugar into the well in the flour, gradually incorporating the flour from the edges. Be careful to avoid spilling, and continue until the liquid is absorbed and a compact dough begins to form, still warm and fragrant with honey.

4

Add the piston

Add to the mixture a pinch of pisto, the aromatic mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg and whole cloves. Work the mixture until the spices are evenly distributed: the pasta should appear uniform in color and release a clearly recognizable spicy aroma.

5

Shape the sticks

Take portions of dough and shape them into sticks approximately 10 centimeters (3.94 in) long, maintaining a uniform thickness. Shape each piece into an "S" shape, applying even pressure to avoid thinning or breaking, which could compromise the baking process.

6

System on the baking sheet

Lightly grease the baking sheet Remove from the oven and arrange the susumeli, spacing them apart. Make sure the shapes remain intact and do not touch: an orderly arrangement promotes even cooking and keeps the "S" shape recognizable.

7

Cook the susumeli

30 min

Bake it baking sheet Preheat oven to 160°C (32°F) and bake for about 30 minutes. Check when the cakes are cooked through and lightly browned on the surface, with a firm texture and a distinct aroma of honey and spices. Remove from the oven once cooked.

Chef's Tips

Melt the honey and sugar over medium heat, without bringing them to a boil, so that the mixture remains blendable and does not develop excessive caramel notes.

Ingredients

8
  • Ingredients for 8 people
  • (17.64 oz) 500 g flour
  • (17.64 oz) 500 g honey
  • 1 pinch of pisto (chopped cinnamon, nutmeg and whole cloves)
  • (7.05 oz) 200 g sugar
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