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Nutritional Values
300kcal
6gProtein
50gCarbs
10gFat
1gFibre
150 gServing
* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
🥚 Eggs
Piononos
How to order / say it
Say it
Piononos de Santa Fe — [pee-o-NO-nos deh SAN-tah FAY]
Order
I'd like a pionono, please.
Locally
Quisiera un pionono, por favor.
Say locally
Small pastry rolls soaked in syrup and topped with cream.
Why try it?
Piononos are a testament to Granada's sweet tooth and reflect the craftsmanship of local bakers passed down through generations.
How it tastes
The pastry is moist and sweet from the syrup, with a distinct aroma of cinnamon, and creamy notes from the topping.
Origin & History — first documented: 1897
Created in the late 19th century by a local baker in Santa Fe in honor of Pope Pius IX, piononos are nestled in local patisserie traditions.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 100 g flour
- 🥚 3 eggs
- 🍯 150 g sugar
- 🥛 250 ml milk
- 🧂 1 tsp cinnamon
- 🍋 1 tsp lemon zest
Method
- 1 Whisk eggs and sugar until frothy, then fold in flour.
- 2 Spread onto a baking tray and bake until golden.
- 3 Roll while warm with a sweet syrup spiced with cinnamon.
- 4 Top with a dollop of cream before serving.
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