The Italians could certainly give the British a run for their money when it comes to baking. We might have Victoria sponges, Bakewell tarts and pies, but in Italy they have just as many sweet treats to get stuck into. While we tend to whisk and mix our batters, Italians make use of their beautiful pasta machines, rolling out the dough to a uniform thinness before flavouring it with all manner of delicious ingredients.
If you’re getting a little tired of layer cakes and fruit crumbles but still want to get your hands all dusty with flour, have a go at one of these incredible Italian baking recipes. All of the dishes below are guaranteed to wow at any dinner party or get-together, and if you’re feeling particularly confident about your baking skills, anyone who manages to make the panettone from scratch should be awarded a medal. Mangia bene!