Classic Italian Cornetto Recipe

Name: Classic Italian Cornetto Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 165 min
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup milk (warm); 2 teaspoons yeast (active, dry ); 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted); 1 egg (beaten); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Embrace the Italian morning tradition with our Cornetto recipe. This sweet, flaky pastry, paired with espresso, offers a perfect start to your day.

Hannah Lee

|June 29, 2024

A plate of four classic Italian Cornetti dusted with powdered sugar, placed on a white surface with a light dusting of powdered sugar around them.

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Classic Italian Cornetto Recipe

Hannah Lee

A classic Italian breakfast pastry, Cornetto is similar to a croissant but with a sweeter and softer texture, often enjoyed with a strong espresso.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 15

Rise Time 2

Total Time 2 45

Meal Type Breakfast

Cuisine Italian

Servings

Calories 284 kcal

Difficulty Medium

Ingredient Cost $2.50

Shopping Cost$32

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Rolling Pin
Baking sheet
Oven

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup milk warm
2 teaspoons yeast active, dry
¼ cup sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup unsalted butter melted
1 egg beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes.
1/2 cup milk, 2 teaspoons yeast
Add sugar, salt, melted butter, beaten egg, and vanilla extract to the yeast mixture. Stir well.
1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon salt
Gradually add flour, mixing until a dough forms. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
2 cups all-purpose flour
Cover the dough and let it rise for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a thin rectangle.
Cut the dough into triangles and roll each triangle from the base to the tip to form a crescent shape.
Place the cornetti on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let them rise for another 20 minutes.
Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Powdered sugar

Notes

For a richer flavor, fill the cornetti with chocolate, jam, or custard before rolling.
Serve warm with a cup of espresso for an authentic Italian breakfast.

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 109mgPotassium: 93mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 285IUVitamin C: 0.003mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 2mg

Keyword Breakfast, Cornetto, Espresso, Italian Pastry, Traditional Recipe

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As an architect in Milan, Luca starts his mornings with a sense of tradition and a boost of energy from a Cornetto and a strong espresso. This Italian pastry, similar to a croissant but sweeter, is a staple of Luca's morning routine. The process of making Cornetti from scratch provides a comforting start to the day, reminiscent of the warmth of his family home in Rome. Luca loves the city’s morning energy, which he embraces with this delightful pastry before diving into the busy world of architecture.

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