La befana food

On the 6th January in Italy it is customary to share a feast with family and friends. Often sweet treats, dolce, are enjoyed. In the North pandoro and panettone are especially popular. It is also a ritual, shared by many, to serve up a Focaccia della Befana for the occasion; unlike normal focaccia, this is a sweet bread dotted with morsels of candied fruit.

These delicious cookies are made in tribute to La Befana! The recipe by 196 flavors is located below

Inspired by the many Italian cakes baked on Epiphany Eve as offerings to “La Befana”, this fruity golden cake (with a dash of spirit) is a Witches Cake. According to legend, Befana is an old witch …

The recipe for Befanini cookies is typical of Tuscany. We prepare these biscuits to celebrate Epiphany and the arrival of La Befana, the good old witch that delivers candies to the good children in Italy. They are super easy to make, and you can also do it with your children.

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Befanini are Tuscan Christmas Cookies made to celebrate the legend of La Befana. A simple yet delicious buttery cookie dough flavoured with rum and vanilla, cut out into cute shapes and topped with festive sprinkles.

Prepare these cute biscuits and enjoy learning more about how the Italians celebrate Epiphany on the 6th of January.

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