In the Bolognese Apennines, between gullies and ancient villages, there is a sweet that has the power to make us feel like children again, to make us feel part of a community, to make us dream of eternal love and to make us relive special moments. This biscuit is called zucchero montanaro and its history is long and fascinating like a novel, enriched by the memories of those who have eaten it and loved it since they were children.
You know that feeling of happiness you get when you taste something good, made with love? Well, zuccheroni montanari are like that: an explosion of taste that makes you feel immediately at home, a dive into the past that evokes precious memories.
For example, I still remember when I was a child and I saw those enormous cookies, bigger than my hands, that almost looked like donuts. They weren't my favorite dessert, to tell the truth, but I always ate them with joy because I knew they were linked to something special, to a party, to an anniversary, to a wedding.
And then there was my grandmother, who prepared them with so much love and who didn't let me get close when she was icing them, because the sugar was hot and dangerous. But I would peek secretly, fascinated by that magical ritual, and I could smell the inebriating scent of anise that spread throughout the restaurant.
The mountain sugar cookies were a simple dessert within everyone's reach, made with poor but genuine ingredients, just like the mountain people. And they were also a symbol of union, sharing, celebration.
The dough is simple, but the result is surprising: flour, oil, eggs and a little anise, to give that special touch that recalls the wild herbs of the mountains. The icing, then, is a real show that with its white and crunchy patina creates a perfect contrast with the friability of the biscuit.
If you happen to pass through the Bolognese Apennines, you can't miss tasting the mountain sugar cookies. Look for them in bakeries, at village festivals, at wedding parties.
What makes Sugar Cookies special?
- Their intoxicating scent of anise, which will make you want to dive into a flowery meadow and will remind you of the happy moments of your childhood.
- Their unique consistency, crunchy and crumbly at the same time, like a hug that is not too tight and that gives you a reassuring feeling of protection and love.
- Their ring shape, symbol of an eternal love, like the one that spouses swear to each other, and of an indissoluble bond with our land and our roots.
- Their thousand-year-old history, made of traditions, legends and passion, will make you feel part of something big and important.
Zuccherini montanari are much more than a simple cookie: they are a piece of history, a symbol of love, a taste of happiness and a dive into the past. A dessert that will make you fall in love at first bite and that will remain in your heart forever, just like the memories of our childhood.
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