Since I first heard of this recipe through, I believe it was whilst reading Holm tal-Milied , I always wanted to try this recipe.  To my amazement not a lot of people are aware of this traditional Maltese recipe.  Last week whilst rummaging through an old recipe book I found this xkunvat recipe and decided to try it out.

I found that it was easy and very fun to make, because you can shape the dough stripes in whatever shape you feel like.   It was an instant hit with my family and friends 🙂  Hope you enjoy the recipe as much as I did.

Soon it will be carnival time and all confectioneries in Malta will be filled up with this huge dome shaped sweet traditionally prepared during this period – the Prinjolata.   One can either buy a whole prinjolata or buy slices of this delicious sweet.

Every year my mother prepares this easy recipe and as a family we make an ‘effort’ to finish it off before lent begins 🙂