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A traditional Christmas fruitcake typical of the Trentino region, richly packed with nuts, dried figs, and raisins.
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Ingredients
- 150g rye or wheat flour
- 100g sugar and 50g butter
- 200g dried figs (finely chopped)
- 150g raisins and 100g walnuts
- 50g almonds and pine nuts
- Cinnamon, cloves, and a small splash of local grappa
Preparation
- Soak the dried fruits and nuts in a mixture of grappa and a bit of warm water for a few hours.
- Mix the flour, sugar, melted butter, and spices together to create a soft dough base.
- Fold the drained fruit and nut mixture evenly into the dough.
- Shape the dough into a flat loaf, decorate the top with whole almonds and walnuts, and bake at 170°C for 40-45 minutes.
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