Pour the cup of water or tepid milk in a large plate. Immerse the slices of firm bread in it, until they soften. Top every slice with sugar and little bits of almonds or nuts.
If you want to, you can bake the slices topped with sugar to 180°for about ten minutes.
Firm bread can be reused in many other delicious recipes. To soften the firm slices of bread, put them to soak in water or tepid milk for about ten minutes.
Traditional Sicilian recipes stand out thanks to their skillful way of recycling leftovers. Humble living conditions have sharpened the creativity of mothers and grandmothers who had to deal with the demanding responsibility of daily feeding their loved ones.
Recipe Notes
Contributor: Giuseppe Sclafani, 63
Place: Palermo, Italy
Personal Background:
Mr. Sclafani is married. He’s a secondary school teacher.
Recipe’s Personal Background
How did you learn this recipe?
I learnt this recipe from my childhood, when it was used as a snack/light meal for the children.
Is there some memory/historical event connected to this recipe?
As said before, this recipe is connected to the childhood and to the snack of children of many years ago.
Personal reference to tradition transmitted by relatives (preparing together, sharing, eating together etc.)?
This recipe is really connected to the transmission from one generation to another one. As Mr. Sclafani, also his mother knew it and all the family members. For children it was a nice snack to be shared with their mates during the game activities.
Mediterranean Background
Any tradition this receipe is connected to? If yes, which one? Can you describe it?
The recipe of the SLICES OF BREAD WITH SUGAR fully respects the quality parameters of the Mediterranean diet, as:
– It contains cereals (bread), dried fruits (nuts, almonds etc.), a small quantity of sugar and is rich of nutrients.
– It doesn’t contain fat nor need harmful cooking methods.
The recipe is linked to the farming culinary tradition of the Sicilian backcountry and to its skillful use of peasant dishes, leftovers, products from the vegetable garden and seasonal herbs.
Any Festivity this recipe is connected to? If yes, which one? Can you describe it?
No.
Is your recipe connected to the territory you live in? Is it strictly linked to the specificity of the agricultural environment?
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Season (season this food is linked to)
The SLICES OF BREAD WITH SUGAR can be prepared throughout the year, as it does not require specific seasonal ingredients (almonds and nuts can be dried). Moreover, it is often used as a snack for children, as it is a simple and tasty recipe.
Ingredient
Nutritional Importance
Health Benefits
Bread
Made up of 86% carbohydrates, 12% lipids and the other 2% of lipids.
Nutritious and easily digestible, it is the “long term fuel” base of the Mediterranean diet.
Sugar
100% carbohydrates.
High in calories.
Semi-skimmed cow milk
Made up of 30% proteins, 29% lipids and 2% carbohydrates.
Complete food, thirst-quenching, nutritious, rich of vitamins B, A and vitamin D.
Almonds
Made up of 15% proteins, 83% lipids and 2% carbohydrates.
High energetic power, rich of fatty acids and antioxidants that help with skin wellness.
Nuts
Made up of 7% proteins, 89% lipids and 4% carbohydrates.
They have mono-unsaturated fatty acids of the ?3 and ?6 groups that fight against cholesterol and triglycerides.
Additional information
Is it suggested to eat this meal if you suffer from some disease? If yes, for which one?
Good snack for children that provides the necessary energy to face an afternoon of games!
What is the primary base with which your food is prepared? Is this a derivative of oil or another base?
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What nutrition related illnesses or deficiencies are common in your area? Are there holistic or nutrition based remedies connected to these aliments?
Not suitable for celiac, people allergic to dried fruits and/or intolerant to milk.
