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Italian Ciambella

Ciambella is a traditional Italian breakfast treat that's made with just a few simple ingredients.

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Ciambella, which literally translates to "donut", is a common Italian breakfast item that is found in most cafes around Italy.

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All you need is eggs, flour, olive oil, baking powder, salt, milk, vanilla, and lemon zest.

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Start by separating the eggs. Use a hand mixer to whisk the egg whites into stiff peaks; set aside.

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In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and lemon zest until well combined.

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Add in the milk, olive oil, baking powder, and salt and mix with hand mixture until combined.

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Add in the flour and mix until just combined. Then, use a rubber spatula to fold in the egg whites.

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Pour the batter into a greased ring-shaped pan or bundt cake pan. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes.

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Let the Ciambella cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

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Dust the top of the cooled Ciambella with powdered sugar. Slice and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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Don't miss this classic Italian recipe for Ciambella! Delicious and easy, you're going to love it. Recipe link below!