The Buccellato is a
cake
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typical of
Lucca,
Italy which is eaten all year, especially during the demonstrations of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross and Crossbow held in
Lucca in September.
Buccellato di
Lucca derives its name from the Latin Buccella, or bite, to the
ancient Romans buccellatum the format was a round loaf of bread or a crown ''buccellae''.
The modern Buccellato di Lucca retains its original ring shape, and is widely found on Luccan tables as a sweet Sunday recandolo, carried home on the forearm after attending mass. It is today occasionally also straight in shape, which is more convenient to carry in a bag.
Buccellato di Lucca's sweet flavor and dark brown color and gloss result from a
sugar
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and
egg
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glaze applied to the crust. There is a slight cut on the upper crust that facilitates rising, and the interior is soft and sweet, filled with
sultana raisins and
aniseed.
See also
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Ka'ak
References
Recipe of the Buccellato di Lucca
External link
Italian breads
Sweet breads
Yeast breads
Holiday foods
Anise
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