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Nutritional Values
290kcal
6gProtein
44gCarbs
10gFat
2gFibre
100 gServing
* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.
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🌾 Gluten
🥚 Eggs
🥛 Dairy
Florentine Schiacciata
How to order / say it
Say it
Schiacciata alla Fiorentina — [ski-ah-CHA-tah ah-lah fee-oh-ren-TEE-nah]
Order
I'd like the Florentine schiacciata, please.
Locally
Vorrei la schiacciata alla Fiorentina, per favore.
Say locally
A soft, sweet flatbread dusted with powdered sugar.
Why try it?
This cake-like bread showcases Florence's festive spirit, often prepared for Carnival with its subtle sweetness and distinct simplicity.
How it tastes
Schiacciata is fluffy and moist, infused with citrus aromas, with a delicate sweetness complemented by a soft, airy texture.
Origin & History — first documented: 1600
Once a modest bread in the 16th century, it gained festive use during Carnival, evolving into a sweeter version signifying regional pride.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 250 g All-purpose flour
- 🍯 100 g Sugar
- 🥚 3 Eggs
- 🥛 100 ml Milk
- 🫒 50 ml Olive oil
- 🍋 10 g Orange zest
- 🧂 10 g Baking powder
- 🍯 for dusting Powdered sugar
Method
- 1 Preheat oven and mix flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- 2 Whisk eggs with milk, oil, and orange zest.
- 3 Combine wet and dry ingredients to form a batter.
- 4 Pour into a baking dish and bake until golden, dust with powdered sugar.
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