Traditional Italian Pizzelles
Ingredients
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 6 eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup softened butter
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1½ teaspoons anise oil
Instructions
- Preheat pizzelle iron.
- Beat eggs and sugar until pale.
- Add oil, butter, vanilla, and anise oil.
- Whisk flour and baking powder; add gradually.
- Scoop small portions into heated iron.
- Close and cook 60 seconds for pale pizzelles.
- Transfer to cooling racks.
- Cool completely before storing.
Notes
Anise oil gives strongest flavor.
Batter thickness may vary—add milk or flour by the tablespoon if needed.
Store in aluminum trays for lasting crispness.