Sweet Triangles Filled with Jam

Sweet triangles filled with jam are a delight that’s simple to prepare, perfect for a snack or to accompany tea. Here’s how to make them:

Ingredients

• 250 g of type 00 flour
• 100 g of sugar
• 100 g of cold butter, cut into cubes
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• The grated zest of 1 lemon
• A pinch of salt
• Jam of your choice (about 200 g)

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, put the sifted flour, sugar, butter, salt, and lemon zest. Work the ingredients with your fingertips until you have a mixture resembling sand.
2. Add the egg and egg yolk, then quickly knead until you have a homogeneous dough. If the dough is too dry, you can add a small spoonful of cold water.
3. Wrap the dough in cling film and let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
4. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
5. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface, aiming for a thickness of about 3 mm.
6. With a suitable pastry cutter or a knife, cut out squares of about 8 cm on each side.
7. Place a teaspoon of jam in the center of each square, being careful not to overdo it to prevent it from leaking during baking.
8. Fold the squares over themselves to form triangles and seal the edges by pressing them with a fork.
9. Lay the triangles on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and lightly brush them with a beaten egg yolk or milk for shine.
10. Bake for about 15-20 minutes, until the triangles are golden.
11. Remove from the oven and let cool on a rack before serving.

Curiosity

In some Italian regions, it is traditional to prepare similar sweets during festive periods, such as Carnival; they are called different names depending on the location and can be fried instead of baked. The choice of jam can vary according to taste and tradition: from classic apricot or cherry to more refined flavors like berries or lemon.

You can have fun experimenting with different jams or adding spices to the dough, such as cinnamon or vanilla, for an extra touch of flavor. Enjoy your cooking!