Casatiello: the traditional easter italian recipe!
Casatiello
Olio FarchioniIngredients
Dough
- 500 gr Pastry flour
- 25 gr Brewer’s yeast
- 250 ml Lukewarm water
- 50 ml EVO oil
- 10 gr Salt
Filling
- 100 gr Diced cold cuts (salami, pancetta, prosciutto…)
- 100 gr Grated cheese (Pecorino, Parmigiano…) Drained
- 4 Hard-boiled eggs Rinsed
- to taste Pepper
Instructions
- Crumble the brewer's yeast in a bowl and dissolve in warm water.
- Add flour and salt. Gradually add the lukewarm water and EVO oil.
- Mix until smooth.
- Move the dough to a floured work surface.
- Knead vigorously for 10 to 15 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Form a ball with the dough and arrange it in a bowl greased with EVO oil.
- Cover the bowl with a tea towel and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in volume.
- Once the dough has risen, add the diced meats and grated cheese. Also add the whole eggs and a little pepper.
- Knead the dough by hand to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Grease the bottom and sides of a round baking pan with EVO oil and put the dough in, pressing it lightly with your hands to give it the desired shape.
- If desired, make a hollow in the center of the Casatiello and insert a hard-boiled egg.
- Cover the Casatiello with a clean tea towel and let it rise again for about 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Bake the Casatiello for about 50 minutes.
- Once baked, allow it to cool slightly before serving.
Casatiello is a traditional Easter dish from the region of Naples. Let’s find out how to prepare it…
Casatiello: tips and tricks
As with all recipes, the devil is in the details! Below are some tips the will help you give your Casatiello its typical flavor:
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Ingredients: we suggest aged cheese such as Pecorino or Parmigiano, cold cuts such as salami and pancetta, and, most important, fresh eggs.
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Dough: knead it carefully and let it rise in a warm, draft-free area until it doubles in volume.
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Stuffing: too much stuffing may lead to uneven baking, so be careful to spread it evenly, but do not overdo it.
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Seasoning: salami and cheese are inherently salty; don’t forget to taste the mix before deciding that you want to add salt.
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Storage: store your Casatiello at room temperature, wrapped in a damp dishcloth or plastic wrap to keep it moist.
Extra virgin olive oil: how to cook a 100% Italian Casatiello
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EVO oil makes the dough soft and elastic and gives it an extra touch of flavor.
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By brushing the surface of Casatiello with EVO oil, the top will turn golden and crisp.
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A drizzle of oil on the freshly served slices of Casatiello will make them even tastier.
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EVO oil is light and digestible, and helps make Casatiello a much healthier dish.
For our recipe we used Farchioni Extra Virgin Olive Oil: it is fresh and fruity but also intense, and it enhances the other ingredients without hiding their flavor.
You now have all you need to prepare an excellent Casatiello… get to work!