ORANGE CANTUCCINI - ANCIENT SIENESE DESSERTS

Cantuccini all'Arancia, typical sweets from the Tuscan tradition, involve the addition of candied Italian orange zest to the dough. They are obtained from the artisanal processing of excellent quality raw materials: flour, almonds, sugar, eggs, butter, and honey.

The best quality almonds are hand-selected to avoid possible impurities and used whole, without their skins. The PGI designation guarantees strict control of the production process. Once prepared, the cantucci are baked and then cut while still hot to obtain their characteristic oblique shape. After cooling, the cantucci can be packaged in various formats. The final result is a sweet with a strong almond and egg flavour and a crispy texture.

La Fabbrica del Panforte

La Fabbrica del Panforte is located a few kilometres from Siena. It is like a small but vigorous plant, rooted in the land and culture of the city. The result is high quality: artisanal bakery products, cared for down to the smallest detail.

For its creations, La Fabbrica del Panforte draws inspiration from the past, from the original recipes of the Sienese confectionery tradition, inherited from the Masters of Panforte. Known and appreciated since the Middle Ages (13th century), when pilgrims and spice merchants travelled along the Via Francigena, Panforte is the quintessential Sienese sweet. It is the result of the transformation and baking of a dough based on quality raw materials: flour, candied fruit, almonds, sugar, honey, and spices.