Strenna (Corsican:a strenna;[1] fromLatin:strēna, word probably ofSabine origin, with the meaning "gift of good luck", cf.Italian "Strenna") is aCorsicanpie having generally a round shape.[1] The pie is typical of thecuisine of Corsica and originates from the city ofVico inCorse-du-Sud.[1]Strenna is prepared forNew Year's Day, and given as present by villagers to relatives coming to offer new year's wishes.[1][2]
Its main ingredients arewheat flour,shortening (sdruttu),brocciu, eggs, grated orangezest,egg yolk, sugar, olive oil and sugared milk.[1] A dough is prepared with flour,sdruttu, eggs and sugared milk.[1] The dough is kneaded, left to rest and divided in two parts.[1] Then brocciu is passed through asieve and mixed with eggs, sugar, olive oil and grated orange zest to make the stuffing.[1] The dough is rolled out in two disks of equal size: one is put in acake pan greased with oil, and then is punched with a fork.[1] The brocciu mix is put above it, then the other dough disk is put above the mix, punched with a fork and stuck to the lower dough layer by hands.[1] The pie is brushed with egg yolk and baked one hour in warm oven.[1]
