Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 cup

whole-milk ricotta

0.5 cup

mascarpone

2 tsp

orange flower water

1 unit

orange zest

large

1 unit

lemon zest

large

2 cup

all-purpose flour

0.5 cup

confectioners sugar

1 pinch

sea salt

fine

1 unit

lemon zest

finely grated

5 unit

sweet butter

chilled and cut into small pieces

2 unit

egg yolks

large

2 tsp

orange flower water

2 tbsp

heavy cream

0.5 cup

dark honey

warmed

Step 1
~2 min

In a food processor, combine ricotta, mascarpone, orange flower water, orange zest, and lemon zest.

Step 2
~2 min

Pulse until smooth and creamy.

Step 3
~2 min

Transfer the cheese mixture to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate.

Step 4
~2 min

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).

Step 5
~2 min

In a large bowl, mix flour, confectioners sugar, sea salt, and lemon zest.

Step 6
~2 min

Cut cold butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 7
~2 min

Combine egg yolks, orange flower water, and heavy cream.

Step 8
~2 min

Quickly mix the liquids into the butter and flour mixture to form a rough dough.

Step 9
~2 min

Press the dough into a smooth disk on plastic wrap.

Step 10
~2 min

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour or freeze for 20 minutes.

Step 11
~2 min

Roll the dough between sheets of plastic wrap to 1/4 inch thickness.

Step 12
~2 min

Cut out 5-inch circles from the dough.

Step 13
~2 min

Place half of the dough circles on parchment-lined baking sheets.

Step 14
~2 min

Mound 2 tablespoons of cheese filling in the center of each circle.

Key Technique: Cheese filling
Step 15
~2 min

Cover with another dough circle.

Step 16
~2 min

Fold the bottom circle over the edges of the top circle and crimp to seal.

Step 17
~2 min

Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.

Step 18
~2 min

Remove sebadas from oven.

Step 19
~2 min

Brush warm honey over the baked sebadas.

Step 20
~2 min

Let them rest for a few minutes, then brush again with honey.

Step 21
~2 min

Cool slightly on racks before serving warm or at room temperature.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer flavor, use brown butter in the pastry dough.

If the dough becomes too sticky, add a little more flour.

Serve with a scoop of vanilla gelato for a complete dessert.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made 1 day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Espresso
Vin Santo

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Sardinia, Italy

Cultural Significance

Traditional Sardinian dessert, often served during holidays and special occasions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Weddings
Easter
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Dessert
Party
Celebration

Popularity Score

60/100