Panpepato facts for kids
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| Type | Cake |
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| Place of origin | Italy |
| Main ingredients | Almonds, hazelnuts, pine nuts, pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, zest of orange and lime |
Panpepato (which means "peppered bread" in Italian) or pampepato is a yummy, round sweet cake. It's a special treat from different parts of Italy, like the Province of Ferrara, Siena, the Province of Terni, Sabina, and the Valle Latina.
Panpepato is a type of panforte, another traditional Italian dessert. It is made using old recipes with many tasty ingredients. These include different kinds of nuts like almonds, hazelnuts, pine nuts, and walnuts. It also has spices such as pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg. To make it even more flavorful, people add zest from oranges and limes.
Sometimes, other ingredients are added too, like cocoa, honey, flour, or cooked grape must. After mixing everything, the cake is baked in an oven, often a wood-fired one. Once it's baked, a layer of chocolate covers the top. Panpepato is usually enjoyed during the Christmas holidays. Long ago, each family made their own version, but today it is mostly a special handmade product.
History of Panpepato
This sweet cake has a long history, going back to the Middle Ages. Panpepato is thought to be a direct descendant of the sweet breads that were popular during that time.
See also
In Spanish: Panpepato para niños
