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Florentine Schiacciata whatever it is with or without grapes? How about a typical Tuscan dessert especially for Carnival?
Florentine Schiacciata whatever it is : Origins
The origins f this Tuscan dessert date back to the 19th century and Artusi discusses it in his book where he presents the savory version with cracklings pieces of pork fat and the sweet version prepared during the Carnival period.
Originally, the Nuns of the Murate Monastery in Florence who produced the dessert in rectangular baking pans also renamed it ” La Schiacciata delle Murate !” . This dessert was prepared on Sheove Tuesday to celebrate the last of Carnival
It seems that after the Murate Monastery was transformed from a convent into a prison the dessert was prepared and given to those condemned to death
Florentine Schiacciata whatever it is : Recipe with grapes
A simple dough of flour yeast sugar and olive oil it goes by many names : schiacciata sticcia focaccia with grapes and pan di uva. It is tasty soft and flavored with strewberry or black grapes.
Florentine Schiacciata whatever it is : recipe
Florentine Schiacciata whatever it is : The Grape – free Recipe
Florentine Schiacciata whatever it is one of the most beloved desserts in the Tuscan tradition unlike the savory version
A soft and delicate cake flavored with orange zest and saffron version which Florentine pastry shops display by dusting it with white powdered sugar and placing the Florentine lily in the center of its square shape.
Florentine Schiacciata whatever it is : The Recipe
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Florence offers schiacciata
Nencioni Pastry Shop
Rivoire Pastry Shop
Boccadama pastry Shop
Gilli Pastry Shop
Caffé Giubbe Rosse
If you are in the city I recommend trying the schiacciata with a good Tuscan sweet wine
Enjoy!
