This recipe comes straight from ancient Rome and is inspired by De re coquinaria by Apicius, dating back to the 1st century AD. A surprisingly simple dessert made with flour, milk, and honey, reflecting a time when flavor relied on balance rather than abundance. A primitive yet fascinating sweet that still feels remarkably modern today. Let’s see how to make it.
Ancient Roman Honey Dessert by Apicius
Historical
Ancient Rome
Traditional
Vegetarian
Ancient Roman Honey Dessert by Apicius
An ancient Roman dessert inspired by Apicius: fried bites of flour and milk, drizzled with honey. A minimalist and historical sweet from classical antiquity.
Ingredients
- Wheat flour 150 g
- Whole milk 300 ml
- Extra virgin olive oil as needed
- Honey 5 tablespoons
- Ground black pepper (optional)
Tools
- Saucepan
- Whisk or wooden spoon
- Frying pan
- Knife
- Paper towels
Instructions
- Heat the milk until nearly boiling and gradually add the flour, stirring constantly until thick and smooth.
- Spread the hot mixture in a lightly greased pan about 2 cm thick and let it cool completely.
- Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat plenty of oil in a pan and fry until golden.
- Drain on paper towels and arrange on a plate.
- Drizzle with warm honey and optionally sprinkle with black pepper.
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories
280 kcal
280 kcal
Fat
14 g
14 g
Carbohydrates
34 g
34 g
Protein
5 g
5 g
Sugar
16 g
16 g
Fiber
1 g
1 g
Sodium
60 mg
60 mg
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