Buccellato di Lucca
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| Type | Sweet bread |
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| Place of origin | Italy |
| Region or state | Lucca, Tuscany |
| Main ingredients | Sultanas, aniseed |
Buccellato di Lucca is an Italian sweet bread, originating from Lucca, Tuscany.[1][2] While eaten throughout the year, it is associated with the Feast of the Cross in September.[citation needed]
The name derives from the Latin buccella (lit. 'morsel'). The ancient Roman buccellatum was a round loaf of bread. The modern buccellato di Lucca retains its original ring shape, and is widely found on Luccan tables as a sweet Sunday treat, carried home on the forearm after attending Mass.[citation needed] It is also found in elongated shape.
Buccellato di Lucca's sweet flavor, dark brown color, and gloss result from a sugar and egg glaze applied to the crust. There is a slight cut on the upper crust to facilitate the cake's rising.[citation needed] The interior is soft, filled with sultana raisins and aniseed.
197 bakeries in Lucca produce buccellato di Lucca. It is often consumed with wine, Vin Santo, cream and coffee, ricotta, or rum. It may be eaten at breakfast.
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References
[edit]- ^ "Buccellato from Lucca, an old sweet bread". Juls' Kitchen. 2016-04-11. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ^ "Buccellato di lucca". GialloZafferano (in Italian). 7 October 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
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