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Knead for about 10-15 minutes until the dough is very firm and smooth. Wrap in plastic and let rest at room temperature for 1 hour.","group":"Dough Preparation","title":"Combine bread flour, water, honey, and salt","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Dough Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Roll the dough through a pasta machine, starting at the widest setting and finishing at the thinnest possible setting, until you have a very long, translucent strip. Brush the entire surface generously with softened lard.","group":"Layering","title":"Roll the dough through a pasta machine, starting","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Layering"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Starting at one end, roll the thin dough strip into a very tight cylinder (salami style). Brush with more lard as you roll. Once finished, wrap the log tightly in plastic and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.","group":"Layering","title":"Starting at one end","timerMinutes":1440,"sourceTitle":"Layering"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"To make the filling, bring milk to a boil. Whisk in semolina and cook until very thick. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Once cool, mix in ricotta, sugar, egg, candied orange peel, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth.","group":"Filling","title":"To make the filling","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Filling"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Slice the chilled dough log into 1-inch discs. Place a disc in your palm and, using your thumbs, gently push the center outward while rotating to create a cone/seashell shape.","group":"Assembly","title":"Preheat oven to 400°F","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Fill the cone with the ricotta mixture and close the edges slightly. Place on a parchment-lined tray. Bake at 400°F (204°C) for 10 minutes, then reduce to 375°F (191°C) and bake for another 20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.","group":"Assembly","title":"Fill the cone with the ricotta mixture and close the edges slightly","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"}],"notes":"Traditional sfogliatella requires lard (strutto) for the perfect texture, as its higher melting point creates the characteristic crisp layers. If unavailable, vegetable shortening is the best substitute. 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