Uovo sbattuto (), also known as , or in

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, is a common Italian breakfast item dating back to rustic times. Similar to ''

zabaione Zabaione () or zabaglione (, , ) is an Italian dessert, or sometimes a beverage, made with egg yolks, sugar, and a sweet wine (usually Moscato d'Asti or Marsala wine). Some versions of the recipe incorporate spirits such as cognac. The desser ...

'', uovo sbattuto consists of

egg yolk Among animals which produce eggs, the yolk (; also known as the vitellus) is the nutrient-bearing portion of the egg whose primary function is to supply food for the development of the embryo. Some types of egg contain no yolk, for example bec ...

and sugar, ingredients readily available in most villages and farms. In olden times it was considered an easy way to consume a quick and economical breakfast. Often

espresso Espresso (, ) is a coffee-brewing method of Italian origin, in which a small amount of nearly boiling water (about ) is forced under of pressure through finely-ground coffee beans. Espresso can be made with a wide variety of coffee beans and ...

and milk can be added to make . This is usually eaten with crusty or toasted bread. When made for children,

caffè d'orzo ''Caffè d'orzo'' (, Italian for "coffee of barley", often shortened to simply orzo) or barley coffee is a type of hot drink, originating in Italy. Orzo is a caffeine-free roasted grain beverage made from ground barley (''orzo'' in Italian, from ...

caffeine Caffeine is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant of the methylxanthine class. It is mainly used recreationally as a cognitive enhancer, increasing alertness and attentional performance. Caffeine acts by blocking binding of adenosine t ...

-free grain drink) can be substituted for the espresso.

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Zabaglione al Caffé Recipe on Food52
Italian desserts Egg dishes {{Italy-cuisine-stub

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