Sfrappe, Fiocchetti, Sfrappole, Chiacchiere delle suore, Sfrapli, Al frap, fiuchét, Ciacri dal sori are all traditional carnival sweets from the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. These sweets are typically made during the weeks leading up to Lent and are enjoyed by locals and tourists alike.
Sfrappe can be found in the towns of Modena, Bologna, and Ferrara. They are typically sold in bakeries and pastry shops. Fiocchetti can be found in the town of Parma and are sold in specialty food stores. Sfrappole can be found in the town of Reggio Emilia and are sold in bakeries and pastry shops. Chiacchiere delle suore can be found in the town of Ravenna and are sold in bakeries and pastry shops.
One recipe for sfrappe involves mixing flour, sugar, eggs, and butter to form a dough. The dough is then rolled out and cut into strips before being fried in hot oil. The sfrappe are then dusted with powdered sugar before serving. Another recipe for fiocchetti involves mixing flour, sugar, eggs, and butter to form a dough. The dough is then rolled out and cut into small squares before being fried in hot oil. The fiocchetti are then dusted with powdered sugar before serving.
Many of these carnival sweets have been recognized by the PAT (Traditional Agri-Foodstuffs) program, which aims to protect and promote traditional Italian foods. The specifications for PAT recognition include being produced in a specific geographic area, using traditional methods, and having a unique taste or quality.
Sources:
– “Carnival sweets in Emilia-Romagna” (https://www.emiliaromagnaturismo.it/en/carnival-sweets-emilia-romagna)
– “PAT – Traditional Agri-Foodstuffs” (https://www.qualivita.it/en/pat-traditional-agri-foodstuffs/)