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bisciöla

rich cake with figs, raisins and walnuts

Nicknamed the ‘Panettone Valtellinese’, this a rich Christmas cake filled with raisins, walnuts, and dried figs, served with cream. Also known as pan di fich (Valtellina).

Other spelling include besciola or bisciola.

Desserts and pastries

Lombardy

Text © Dana Facaros & Michael Pauls

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