READ BELOW FOR MORE ⬇️ Carbone dolce: A traditional Italian candy for Epiphany, resembling black coal but made from sugar, egg whites, and food coloring. Symbolically given by La Befana to naughty children, it has become a fun and festive treat for the holiday. Fugassa d’la Befana: A traditional Epiphany dessert from Cuneo and Alessandria, this brioche-like sweet bread is made with flour, butter, eggs, yeast, and candied citrus, often topped with raisins and candied fruit. Regional variations exist in shape and ingredients. Traditionally, a coin or dried beans are hidden inside for good luck or playful customs. Befanini: These colorful cookies, popular in Versilia and Lucca, are made on January 5th for Epiphany. The recipe includes flour, butter, eggs, milk, orange zest, and rum, with colorful sprinkles for decoration. They are traditionally placed in baskets by the fireplace as a Befana stocking alternative. This post is meant to inform, and not dictate to people how or what to eat/drink. It is up to the consumer to make the final choice when purchasing a product. . . .
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