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bisciola

🇮🇹 A dish from Italy

bisciola, a dish from Italy
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Bisciola is an Italian sweet leavened bread originating in the Valtellina Valley of Lombardy, Italy. It is typically prepared for Christmas, during which time it is an essential component of Christmas festivities.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsflour, yeast, dried figs, raisins, walnuts, honey, butter
🔥Cooking methodleavened and baked
👅Flavour & stylesweet, nutty, fruity, rustic
🕒When it’s eatenfestive, Christmas

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Frequently asked questions

Where does bisciola come from?
bisciola is a dish that originated in Italy.
What is bisciola?
Bisciola is an Italian sweet leavened bread originating in the Valtellina Valley of Lombardy, Italy. It is typically prepared for Christmas, during which time it is an essential component of Christmas festivities.