Tag: Traditional Italian Christmas treats

• Purcidduzzi – Traditional Festive Treats

  Purcidduzzi is a very popular sweet treat and is enjoyed by many Italian families around Christmas, and well into the New Year. Traditionally, the last sweet treat is eaten on 17th January, in celebration of Sant’Antonio Abate, who is depicted with a pig bedside him. That is why, locally, these small elongated balls are known […]

  Valerie Knott

  20/12/2014

  Culture and Traditions, Food and Wine

  Italy, Leece, Puglia, Purcidduzzi, Sweet fried dough balls, Traditional Italian Christmas treats, Traditional Italian recipe