Sweet Abruzzese Scrippellette

Scrippelle ‘mbusse are a typical Abruzzese preparation, often served as an appetizer or first course. There are also sweet variants called “scrippellette,” which are more similar to sweet crêpes and can be served as a dessert. Here is the recipe for sweet Abruzzese scrippellette:

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 150 g of 00 flour
• 300 ml of milk
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• A pinch of salt
• Grated zest of lemon or orange (to taste)
• Butter for greasing the pan
• Powdered sugar for decoration (optional)
• Jam or Nutella for filling (optional)

Preparation

1. In a bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar and a pinch of salt until you obtain a frothy mixture.
2. Add the sifted flour a little at a time, alternating with the milk, to avoid lumps, until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous batter.
3. Add the grated zest of lemon or orange to give a delicate aroma to the batter.
4. Let the batter rest for about 30 minutes at room temperature.
5. Heat a non-stick pan and lightly grease it with a little butter.
6. Pour a ladle of batter into the hot pan and tilt it to distribute the mixture evenly, aiming for a thin scrippella.
7. Cook each scrippella for about one minute per side or until golden.
8. Transfer the cooked scrippella to a plate and continue with the rest of the batter.
9. You can serve the scrippellette plain or rolled with jam or Nutella inside.

Sweet scrippellette can be enhanced with a dusting of powdered sugar on top for a final sweet and refined touch.

Trivia

Scrippelle in Abruzzese tradition are very versatile: while the ‘mbusse version is generally served in broth, sweet scrippellette are a delightful variation that allows you to enjoy this dish as a dessert. Their tender texture and delicate flavor make them perfect for filling with any kind of sweet ingredients.