Castagnaccio Recipe

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Castagnaccio is a Italian cakes & baking recipe that takes about 45 min from start to finish and serves 4. It calls for 7 ingredients across 4 steps, and is rated easy. A serving works out at around 538 kcal with roughly 7 g of protein. Filed under gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian and whole 30.
Preheat your oven to 180°C. In a bowl, combine the chestnut flour with the water, stirring until you have a smooth batter.
You're looking for a consistency that's neither too thick nor too runny; it's best to add the 1 1/2 cups of water a little at a time to get it just right. Fold in 2/3 cup of the raisins.
| Nutrient | Amount per serving | Share of reference intake |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 538kcal | 27% |
| Fat | 24g | 34% |
| Carbohydrate | 80g | 31% |
| of which sugars |
| Allergen | Status |
|---|---|
| Tree nuts | Contains |
| Sulphites | May contain |
| Gluten |
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| 13g |
| 14% |
| Fibre | 9g | 30% |
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| Protein | 7g | 14% |
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| Sodium | 31mg | 1% |
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Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Fibre is measured against the 30g daily recommendation, which has no statutory reference intake. Figures are an estimate calculated from the ingredient list.
| Free from |
| Crustaceans | Free from |
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| Eggs | Free from |
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| Fish | Free from |
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| Peanuts | Free from |
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| Soya | Free from |
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| Milk | Free from |
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| Celery | Free from |
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| Mustard | Free from |
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| Sesame | Free from |
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| Lupin | Free from |
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| Molluscs | Free from |
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May contain means it depends on the brand you buy — check the label on the product itself.
Allergen information is derived automatically from the ingredient list and is a guide, not a guarantee. Always check the packaging of the products you cook with.