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Sweets Canestrelli of the Turin Province Typical sweets of the Canavese and Valle di Susa region, the Canestrelli have been prepared since Medieval times when, placed in intertwined wicker baskets, they were a special delight on important occasions. These wafers, with a variety flavoured with lemon, vanilla and cocoa, they still keep their antique traditional shape: thicker and with detectable grids, the Vaie Canestrelli, thin and with a slighter grid compared to the Montanaro ones; the ones from Tonengo … read more... Lanzo and Canavese torcetti Developed probably in Lanzo - where even breadsticks were “invented” - but spread out to the entire territory of Valli di Lanzo and Canavese very soon, the Torcetti look like irresistable “sweet breadsticks”, with an almost caramelised surface, folded like a drop. The Torcetti or “Torchietti”, as they were called a long time ago, originally were larger than the ones today. Obtained from the bread dough and passed in sugar or honey, they were baked on the pening of … read more...
