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Eritrean Panettone

Panettone

Asmara, Eritrea

Italian sweet bread adopted into Eritrean cuisine; commonly served with tea or during the coffee ceremony; eaten in the days leading up to Christmas; a legacy of Italian colonization; found in bakeries across Asmara.

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What it is

A closer look at Eritrean Panettone.

Italian sweet bread adopted into Eritrean cuisine; commonly served with tea or during the coffee ceremony; eaten in the days leading up to Christmas; a legacy of Italian colonization; found in bakeries across Asmara.

What to look for

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A tall, dome-shaped sweet bread studded with raisins and candied fruit; sliced and served with tea or coffee; a Christmas staple in Asmara; sold in bakeries year-round.

Where it belongs

Origins and
traditions.

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Native to

Asmara, Eritrea

Locality-specific tradition

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