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Ferratelle, lemon-flavored Abruzzo waffles

Ferratelle, Abruzzese lemon wafer cookies

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Abruzzo Ferratelle: Thin, lemon and anise-flavored waffles, cooked in a special pan and served with jam or chocolate.

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Recipe from Marica Massaro, adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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The Ferratella is a delicious, traditional Italian crepe, typical of the Abruzzo, Lazio, and Molise regions. The batter is prepared using various local traditions, resulting in each region having its own unique variation.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time30 min
  • Total45 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodwaffle iron
  • Estimated cost$2.50 $0.63 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

4 people
  • $1.20
  • $0.03
  • $0.53
  • $0.48
  • $0.11
  • $0.15

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Whisk the eggs with the sugar, then add the oil and the grated lemon zest. ≈ 4 min
  2. Add the flour and milk, then the rosewater or anise, and a pinch of salt, until you have a fairly thick dough. If it’s too liquid, add a little more flour. ≈ 4 min
  3. Make sure the irons are well heated over the fire, and grease them by rubbing them with the hide.
  4. Place a small spoonful of batter in the center, close the pan, and quickly cook both sides until the waffle is golden brown.
  5. Fold the still-warm pastry or assemble them in pairs with jam, chocolate, or cream. ≈ 3 min

The bill

Ferratelle, Abruzzese lemon wafer cookies

  • 3 eggs$1.20
  • 3 tablespoons of sugar$0.03
  • 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil$0.53
  • 300 g of type 00 flour (a little more if needed)$0.48
  • The grated zest of a lemon$0.11
  • 150 ml of milk$0.15

Total$2.50

that's $0.63 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons of sugar
  • 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
  • 300 g of type 00 flour (a little more if needed)
  • The grated zest of a lemon
  • 150 ml of milk
  • 1 small glass of rose liqueur or anise liqueur
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 piece of pig skin to grease the iron
  • Jam, chocolate, or cream for topping (optional)

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