Sweets / RICETTI
Maltese sweet yeast rings
Soft sweet yeast rings with citrus and sesame.
◷ 190 min / 12 servings
Method
- Knead flour, yeast, sugar, butter, milk, egg, zest, cloves and salt for 10 minutes.
- Cover and rise for 75 minutes or until doubled.
- Divide into 12 and form rings with wide holes. Put on trays and prove for 40 minutes.
- Brush with milk, sprinkle sesame and bake 18–22 minutes at 190°C, or 170°C fan.
✳ From the kitchen
These soft yeasted rings differ from crisp ottijiet.
Tradition reference
Maltese living abroad · Qagħaq tal-ħmira ↗Reference for the dish tradition. This recipe is an original home-kitchen adaptation; family versions vary. Not professionally kitchen-tested.