How to Make Dead Bones (L'Ossa Morte) - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to Italian cuisine, there are few dishes as iconic and beloved as L'Ossa Morte, also known as Dead Bones. This hearty and flavorful dish is a classic comfort food that has been enjoyed for generations in Italy. It's a dish that warms the soul and satisfies the appetite, making it a perfect choice for a cozy family dinner or a special occasion.

Dead Bones gets its name from the use of meaty pork ribs, which give the dish a rich and satisfying flavor. The ribs are slowly c...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound confectioners' sugar
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 ½ teaspoons ground cloves
  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 12 hrs
  • Total Time: 12 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 30
  • Yield: 60 cookies

  • Sift together the sugar, flour, baking powder, and cloves. Make a well in the sugar mixture, and pour the eggs into the well. Work the eggs into the mixture, first with a fork, then with your hands, until you have a smooth dough.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet, 2 inches apart. Flatten each cookie with the bottom of a glass. Cover with a clean dish towel and let rest overnight. Cookies will spread.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 15 minutes. Remove cookies from pan immediately as they come out of the oven or they will stick. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Nutrition

    105 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 19mg
    • Sodium: 48mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 20mg