Cilento-Style Honey Biscuits

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A firm, lightly spiced honey biscuit baked as a log and sliced. This is our home version of the Cilento style; local recipes differ and some use cooked wine or grape must. Makes 30 biscuits in about 1 hr 10 min.

Prep 25 min

Cook 45 min

Total 1 hr 10 min

Yield 30 biscuits

Diet Dairy free

Ingredients

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3 ¼ cups (400 g)all-purpose flour
⅔ cup (220 g)honey
¼ cup (50 g)sugar
¼ cup (60 ml)olive oil
¼ cup (60 ml)water
2 tsp (8 g)baking powder
1 ¼ tsp (3 g)ground cinnamon
2 ½ tsp (5 g)orange zest
⅔ cup (80 g)almonds, coarsely chopped

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Instructions

Heat the oven to 350 F (175 C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
Warm the honey, sugar, olive oil and water in a small pan over low heat until just fluid, then let cool 5 minutes.
Whisk the flour, baking powder and cinnamon in a large bowl. Stir in the zest and almonds.
Pour in the honey mixture and stir to a soft, slightly sticky dough. Knead briefly on a floured counter.
Cut the dough in half and shape each into a flat log about 10 inches (25 cm) long and 2 inches (5 cm) wide.
Bake 25 minutes, until golden and firm to the touch.
Cool 10 minutes, then slice diagonally into 1/2 inch (1 cm) pieces with a serrated knife.
Lay the slices flat and bake 10 minutes more at 325 F (160 C) to dry the edges. Cool completely.

Tips

Slice while the logs are still warm; they crumble once cold.
A strong honey such as chestnut or orange blossom gives the most character.
For a softer biscuit skip the second bake.
Good with sweet dessert wine.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make cilento-style honey biscuits?

Plan on 25 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 30 biscuits.

How should I store cilento-style honey biscuits?

Store airtight at room temperature up to 2 weeks.

Can I make cilento-style honey biscuits ahead?

It is at its best the day it is made; prepare it a few hours before serving.

Mustacciuoli (mostaccioli) are spiced honey biscuits made across southern Italy for weddings and festivals; recipes vary from town to town. Serve it with sweet dessert wine.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 30 servings this recipe makes.

109 Calories / serving

3.3g Fat

18.5g Carbs

1.9g Protein

7.9g Sugar

Whole recipe (30 servings): ~3270 cal · 99g fat · 555g carbs · 57g protein · 237g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.