Easter Scarcella Pugliese

Begin by preparing the hard-boiled eggs: place the hard-boiled eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain, cool, and set aside in their shells.

In a large bowl, combine the 00 flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, fine sea salt, and lemon zest. Mix thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.

Add the softened unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Using your fingertips, rub the unsalted butter into the 00 flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.