Christmas in Cordoba has one of its great rituals in terms of baking, and more and more artisanal proposals are integrating into the festive calendar with their own identity. Among them stand out the Roscones of Kings by Sabrina Ciaffonian elaboration which … It has consolidated in recent years among those looking for gentle care, with limited production and linked to traditional eras.
A pastry chef with her own project in Cordoba
Sabrina Ciaffoni is a pastry chef of Italian-Argentinian origin and is in charge ofe Sabrina Ciaffoni Artisanal Pastry. A project that opened its doors in Cordoba after a journey marked by a lot of training, technique and daily work in the workshop. Since its creation, located in the Cañito Bazan Avenuedevelops a proposition based on artisanal pastries, both to take away and to eat on site.
Roscones de Reyes: Christmas tradition
Roscón de Reyes Magos directed by Sabrina Ciaffoni in Córdoba
The Three Kings roscón is one of the most demanding treats on the Christmas calendar. An enriched dough, long fermentations and a precise balance between aromas and texture make it a most complete preparation. In Sabrina Ciaffoni’s workshop, roscones are produced only during the Christmas period, respecting the seasonal nature of the product and focusing on Limited quantities which allow exhaustive control of each part. It is therefore necessary order them in advance.
The result is a roscón designed to share, with a light crumb, faithful to the spirit of tradition but prepared from a modern perspective with different flavors and always in an artisanal way.
Christmas logs, another holiday classic
The Yule log by Sabrina Ciaffoni
Alongside the roscones, Sabrina Ciaffoni integrates on these dates Christmas logs, another of the great protagonists of winter baking. This preparation, linked to the Central European tradition but already fully integrated into Spanish Christmas tables, completes its festive offer as an alternative to family celebrations in December. As with the roscones, the logs are made by hand and for a limited time, reinforcing the idea of a product linked to the calendar. This one is more associated with Christmas Eve and Christmas.
Discover the workshop beyond Christmas
Sabrina Ciaffoni’s craft fairs in Cordoba
Although the Christmas campaign attracts much of the attention, Sabrina Ciaffoni’s activity extends throughout the year. Their pastry shop offers a wide range of artisan cakes, saloons, croissants and pastries prepared dailyin addition to the proposals designed for the breakfast and brunch. The experience is completed with room service, where guests can enjoy freshly squeezed fruit juice, toast, golden pastries of the moment and some of their most recognized preparations, such as cheesecake.
Artisanal pastries in Cordoba today
Proposals like that of Sabrina Ciaffoni reflect an evolution of consumption habits in Córdoba, where Artisanal pastry is gaining space over industrial production. The combination of classic techniques, attention to detail and a direct relationship with the customer places this type of workshop as an active part of the local gastronomic scene.
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