Sicilian orange bun

The Sicilian Orange Bun is a traditional dessert from the region of Sicily, a sweet alternative to the famous savory arancino. What I can do is guide you in the preparation of an orange bun with a Sicilian inspiration. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 200g of sugar
• 100ml of seed oil
• 100ml of fresh orange juice
• The grated zest of 1 untreated orange
• 300g of flour 00
• 1 packet of baking powder
• A pinch of salt
• Icing sugar for decorating

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3. Add the seed oil and continue to mix.
4. Mix in the orange juice and zest.
5. Sift the flour with the baking powder and a pinch of salt, then gradually incorporate it into the liquid mixture, stirring gently to avoid lumps.
6. Pour the batter into a previously buttered and floured or parchment-paper-lined bundt pan.
7. Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bun comes out clean.
8. Allow the bun to cool in the mold for a few minutes, then flip it onto a rack to cool completely.
9. Once cool, dust it with icing sugar.

Fun Fact

The orange bun is a dessert much appreciated for breakfast or as a snack, especially in Italy. The orange, especially in Sicily, is a fruit that recalls the flavors of the Mediterranean and is used in different variations in island pastry, from candied oranges to ice creams flavored with the essence of this sunny citrus.