Ciambella romagnola
Ciambella romagnola
| Type | cake |
|---|---|
| Course | dessert |
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Region or state | Romagna |
| Main ingredients | Flour, sugar, lard, milk, eggs |
Ciambella romagnola is a traditional cake from the Italian region of Romagna. It is shaped like a loaf and does not have a hole in the middle, although its name might recall a traditional ring-shaped cake (ciambella).[1][2] Its name seems to be originated from the Latin cymbula, meaning "boat", which resembles its shape.[3][4]
Characteristics
The common ingredients used for its preparation are flour, eggs, milk, sugar, lard, yeast and lemon zest, vanilla or aniseed liqueur. Some versions might replace lard with butter and use local wine[2] or even add ricotta cheese.[5] After being shaped into a loaf, the dough is covered with granulated sugar or pearl sugar and it is then baked for thirty minutes at 170°C (338°F). After baking, some characteristic cracks form on the surface due to the leavening process.[6]
Ciambella romagnola can be dipped in milk or tea to be eaten for breakfast or even in wine, when eaten outside of meals.[2] On holidays, it can be used to replace sponge cake for the preparation of Zuppa inglese, another Italian dessert.[7]
See also
References
- ^ "Ciambella Romagnola". Ravenna Turismo. Retrieved 2025-11-12.
- ^ a b c Blog, Fede’s Food (2020-09-16). "Ciambella Romagnola: Traditional Sweet Cake from Romagna". Travel Emilia Romagna. Retrieved 2025-11-12.
- ^ "Garzanti Linguistica". Garzanti Linguistica (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-11-12.
- ^ "Storia della ciambella". Riviera di Rimini (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-11-12.
- ^ "Ciambella romagnola alla ricotta". Che Pasticcio, Gingerbread! (in Italian). 2019-03-25. Retrieved 2025-11-12.
- ^ "Come preparare la tradizionale ciambella romagnola — Turismo Comune di Cervia". www.turismo.comunecervia.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-11-12.
- ^ Redazione (2024-05-20). "Un Dolce Incontro Romagnolo: Ciambella e Zuppa Inglese Riunite". Romagna a Tavola (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-11-12.
Category:Italian cuisine Category:Italian desserts