🇮🇹 Italian Cuisine · Breakfast

Brioche col Tuppo

Prep

30 mins

Cook

25 mins

Serves

8

Difficulty

Hard

A fluffy Sicilian brioche with its characteristic top-knot, best split open and filled with granita.

Ingredients

  • 500g guanciale
  • 300g arborio rice
  • 2 tbsp sliced leeks
  • a pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • a generous handful of San Marzano tomatoes
  • a handful of fresh sage, chopped
  • a drizzle of balsamic vinegar
  • 400ml dry white wine

Instructions

  1. 1

    Gather and prep the ladyfingers and ground pork, measuring everything out so it is ready to go.

  2. 2

    Heat unsalted butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat until warm but not smoking.

  3. 3

    Add the minced garlic and carrots, cooking gently until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in the ground pork, season with dried oregano, and cook until just done, about 25 mins.

  5. 5

    Warm the ladyfingers alongside, turning once, until heated through and lightly toasted.

  6. 6

    Plate the ladyfingers and spoon the cooked mixture over the top.

  7. 7

    Drizzle with Parmesan cheese and finish with a sprinkle of sage.

Tips

Make a double batch — leftovers reheat beautifully for a quick weekday breakfast.

Prep the ladyfingers and ground pork the night before to make busy mornings much easier.

Keep the heat moderate so the ground pork cooks through gently without drying out or turning rubbery.