Saint Joseph’s Sfincia

The Saint Joseph’s Sfincia (Sfinci i’ San Giuseppi) is a typical dessert widespread in the western Sicily, especially in Palermo. The name “Sfincia” – like “Sfincione” – comes from the Latin “Spongia”, meaning sponge, and is due to the particular shape and consistency of its dough. It’s the traditional dessert for the 19th of March, Saint Joseph’s day, but you can find it in every Sicilian confectionary in any day during the year! Can’t you find Sfinci in your hometown? Do you want to cook them by yourself? Follow our recipe!