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Nutritional Values

🔥320kcal
💪6gProtein
🌾60gCarbs
🥑8gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Sweet Bread with Grapes

How to order / say it
Say it Schiacciata all’Uva — [skee-ah-CHAH-tah ahl OO-vah]
Order I'd like the sweet bread with grapes, please.
Locally Vorrei la schiacciata all’uva, per favore.
Say locally

A sweet flatbread topped with black grapes and sugar, made during the grape harvest.

Why try it?

Schiacciata all’Uva provides a delightful snapshot of Florence's seasonal baking traditions, enjoyed during the grape harvest season and showcasing Tuscan resourcefulness in utilizing local produce.

How it tastes

This dessert offers a satisfying crunch from the lightly crisped crust, melding with the sweet juiciness of softened grapes and the subtle background of sugar, creating a harmonious blend of flavors.

Origin & History — first documented: 1600

Originating in the rustic villages of Tuscany, this bread has been a cherished treat during harvests since the Renaissance. It exemplifies the simple elegance and agricultural ties of Tuscan cuisine.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 300 g All-purpose flour
  • 500 g Black grapes
  • 🍯 100 g Sugar
  • 🫒 30 ml Olive oil
  • 🌾 7 g Yeast

Method

  1. 1 Mix flour, yeast, and water to form dough; let it rise.
  2. 2 Roll dough, place on a baking sheet, and cover with grapes.
  3. 3 Sprinkle sugar and drizzle with olive oil.
  4. 4 Bake until golden and serve slightly warm.

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