Easy Baked Treats Inspired by Italian Bakeries
Easy baked treats inspired by Italian bakeries are soft, lightly sweet homemade pastries made with simple ingredients and gentle citrus flavor. These Italian style baked treats are perfect with coffee, for casual desserts, or for everyday baking.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk or wooden spoon
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Small scoop or spoon
Ingredients
For the Baked Treats
- 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup olive oil or melted butter
- 1/4 cup milk or plain yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon or orange zest
For Finishing
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour and baking powder in a mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until smooth and slightly pale.
- Add olive oil or melted butter, milk or yogurt, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Stir in citrus zest, then gently fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop small portions of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake until lightly golden and set, then allow to cool slightly.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Notes
These baked treats stay soft when stored in an airtight container at room temperature. Avoid refrigeration to preserve their tender texture.