Best 7 Old Fashioned Pizzells Made With Hand Held Pizzelle Iron Recipes

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In the realm of delectable treats, few can resist the allure of crispy, golden pizzelles, a cherished Italian cookie that has captivated taste buds for generations. These delicate wafers, characterized by their intricate patterns and irresistible flavor, hold a special place in many kitchens, evoking memories of family gatherings and festive occasions. If you happen to possess an old-fashioned pizzelle iron, a culinary heirloom that adds a touch of nostalgia to the baking process, this article will guide you through the steps of crafting perfect pizzelles that are sure to impress.

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PIZZELLE



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Hailing from Abruzzo in Central Italy, pizzelle are crisp, flat waffle-esque cookies made in a special hot iron. Like mostaccioli, these cookies predate Christmas -- in fact, it is said that this is the oldest known cookie recipe on earth, dating back to the 8th century BC. In olden times, presses were made from cast iron and would be heated over a fire, or directly on the stovetop. You can still find those irons if you're up to the challenge, but electric irons are much easier to use, and very easy to find both online and at major retailers.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 2 to 4 dozen cookies, depending on size of iron

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon anise extract, optional
3 large eggs
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Whisk together the sugar, butter, milk, vanilla, anise extract if using and eggs in a large bowl. Add the flour, baking powder and salt, and continue to whisk until the batter is smooth. Allow to stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour so the batter can hydrate.
  • Heat the pizzelle iron, and cook your pizzelles according to the manufacturer's directions.

PIZZELLE



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This recipe was adapted from one that my Italian-born mother and grandmother followed. They used old irons on a gas stove, but now we have the convenience of electric pizzelle irons. These delectable cookies are still a traditional treat in our family. —Elizabeth Schwartz, Trevorton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

18 large eggs, room temperature
3-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/4 cups canola oil
1 tablespoon anise oil
6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and oils until smooth. Gradually add flour and mix well., Bake in a preheated pizzelle iron according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 15mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PIZZELLE-ITALIAN TRADITION



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This requires a pizzelle iron, similar to a waffle iron in appearance. Makes thin wafer-like cookies with snowflake designs, an Italian tradition for Christmas or anytime.

Provided by Tiffany R. Coffman

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 eggs
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with an electric mixer until light. Add the sugar, butter, lemon zest and vanilla, mix well. Stir in the flour and baking powder.
  • Heat pizzelle iron. Drop batter by teaspoonfuls onto the center of the patterns, close the lid and cook for about 30 seconds. Test the cooking time on the first one, because temperatures may vary. Remove cookies carefully from the iron and cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 805.5 calories, Carbohydrate 107 g, Cholesterol 267.3 mg, Fat 36.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 21.1 g, Sodium 614.5 mg, Sugar 50.7 g

PIZZELLES III



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This recipe calls for a batter-like dough and is baked on a pizzelle iron. Powdered sugar adds an elegant touch. In the Italian version, vanilla is replaced by anise. Chocolate may also be used.

Provided by Marianne Jungels

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 eggs
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick. Stir in the melted butter and vanilla. Sift together the flour and baking powder, and blend into the batter until smooth.
  • Heat the pizzelle iron, and brush with oil. Drop about one tablespoon of batter onto each circle on the iron. You may need to experiment with the amount of batter and baking time depending on the iron. Bake for 20 to 45 seconds, or until steam is no longer coming out of the iron. Carefully remove cookies from the iron. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
  • For chocolate pizzelles, add 1/4 cup cocoa sifted together with flour and baking powder, 1/4 cup more sugar and 1/4 teaspoon more baking powder. I find that for the chocolate mixture, the iron must be well oiled to start and then brush on more as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 33.4 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 76.9 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

OLD FASHIONED PIZZELLS MADE WITH HAND HELD PIZZELLE IRON.



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Make and share this Old Fashioned Pizzells Made With Hand Held Pizzelle Iron. recipe from Food.com.

Provided by captjacoby

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 75 pittzells

Number Of Ingredients 5

7 -8 cups flour
6 eggs
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup baking powder
2 ounces anise

Steps:

  • sift flour and baking powder.
  • melt butter set aside.
  • beat egg until foamy
  • add sugar to egg abd beat.
  • add cooled butter and anise to egg.
  • slowly add flour mixing by hand until dough it doesn't stick to hands, this will take 7 or eight cups of flower.
  • make balls a little smaller than golf balls just like making meatballs. heat both sides.
  • of hand held iron on medium flame till water beads off of iron. use three balls placing them towards the center of iron. squeeze tightly for about 30 seconds on each side they should fall off just by opening iron. you might have to use a butter knife to ease them off the iron.

CANNOLI SHELLS - PIZZELLE IRON



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I love a great cannoli, but HATE to fry the shells because of the mess. I found a pizzelle iron recipe for cannoli shells on All-Recipes.com and would love to share. Not only do they taste GREAT and are less messy to make...they are lower in both calories and fat!!!! LOVE IT!!!

Provided by liznedburke

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 24 Shells

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 eggs
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
3 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the eggs, sugar, melted butter and oil. Stir in the flour, baking soda and cinnamon. Then add the cold water and vinegar. Mix well until smooth.
  • Pre-heat the pizzelle iron. Drop the cannoli batter 1 tablespoon at a time onto the iron, close lid and bake for 1 to 2 minutes. Carefully remove cookies and roll onto cylinders while they are hot. Allow to cool then remove from cylinder.
  • Fill with your favorite cannoli filling. ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 22.7, Sodium 32.8, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 4.2, Protein 1.4

PIZZELLE



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Pizzelle, which some say are the original cookie, are thin waffle cookies from the Abruzzo region of Italy. They're made of a simple batter of flour, eggs, sugar, and butter, and are cooked in a pizzelle iron (available at cooking supply stores and online sources) that is either electric, like a waffle iron, or handheld over the stove, which is what we use. Note that this recipe makes enough batter for 16 pizzelle. They should be served the day they're made, but the batter lasts for a week in the refrigerator so you can reserve the extra batter to cook fresh pizzelle whenever you want them. We serve pizzelle with the Caramel Coppetta with Marshmallow Sauce and Salted Spanish Peanuts (page 296) and also sticking out of each serving of gelato or sorbetto. Thin wafer cookies are often served in a coppetta of gelato in Italy, and it just makes the presentation more festive.

Categories     Cookies     Sauce     Side     Chill     Kosher     Anise

Yield makes about 16 pizzelle

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon anise seeds
1/3 cup sugar
2 extra-large egg whites
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for brushing the pizzelle iron
1/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
Unflavored nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Toast the anise seeds in a small skillet over medium-high heat, shaking the pan constantly so they don't burn, for about 1 minute, until they are golden brown and fragrant. Pour the seeds onto a plate and set them aside to cool to room temperature.
  • Combine the sugar, egg whites, vanilla, and salt in a medium bowl and whisk until the ingredients are smooth. Add the butter and whisk to incorporate. Add the flour and anise seeds, and whisk until the flour is no longer visible. Transfer the batter to an airtight container and refrigerate to chill for at least 2 hours or as long as one week.
  • Spray the inside surfaces of an electric or handheld pizzelle iron with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat the pizzelle iron over medium-high heat. Spoon 1 tablespoon of batter in the center. Close the iron and cook until it is deep golden on each side, 2 to 3 minutes, turning often. Open the iron and, using a small spatula or knife, carefully remove the pizzelle to a flat surface to cool. Use the spatula or knife to scrape off any excess cooked batter along the edges of the iron and repeat, spraying the iron with nonstick spray and preheating it before adding more batter, using the remaining batter to cook as many pizzelle as you are serving. When the pizzelle have cooled completely, transfer them to an airtight container and store them at room temperature for up to one day.
  • suggested wine pairing
  • Vin Santo del Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

Tips:

  • Use a pizzelle iron that is in good condition. A well-seasoned iron will help to prevent the pizzelles from sticking.
  • Make sure the iron is hot enough before you start cooking. The ideal temperature for pizzelles is between 350 and 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Do not overcrowd the iron. Cook only one or two pizzelles at a time to ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Be careful not to overcook the pizzelles. They should be cooked until they are golden brown and crispy.
  • Let the pizzelles cool completely before storing them. This will help to prevent them from becoming soft and chewy.

Conclusion:

Pizzelles are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed on their own or used as a base for other desserts. With a little practice, you can master the art of making pizzelles at home and impress your friends and family with this classic Italian cookie.

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