Among the truly typical dishes of Emilian cuisine, there is undoubtedly tigelle. Bologna and Modena have always fought over the paternity of the recipe, but it matters little, as tigelle are like small gastronomic works of art, ready to be filled with a variety of delicious flavors. They will introduce you to the perfect combination of softness and crispiness, tradition and creativity

Let's be clear, just like with ragù, everyone has their own family recipe. I propose my mom's, who, being a true health enthusiast, prepares them without adding lard to the dough and fries them in the "healthier" peanut oil

A version made with olive oil, making it a bit lighter than the one made with lard. I use a bit of milk to keep them super soft