Assisi
La
Pasticceria Sensi, an Assisi landmark since 1969, is my favorite spot
for a sweet treat. The main bakery is located just a few minutes from
where I live in Assisi and I pass it every time I walk to la Piazza del Comune...it takes discipline to walk by without stopping for a
cappuccino and pastry for breakfast! Lucio and Bibi, sons of Stella
and Orlando, who established the bakery, have become familiar faces
and always greet me with a smile and that wonderful Italian charm!
Using only the best ingredients for their delicacies, these two
brothers begin creating very early in the morning and can usually be
found with a bit of flour on their faces.
My
favorite treat is “la rocciata di Assisi”...a type of apple
strudel that hearkens back to medieval German baking. Layers of
pastry, covered with raisins, walnuts, apples, pine nuts, and
almonds...just a few bites with un caffe and I am a very happy
person. The recipe is guarded inside the “magical laboratory” of
la Pasticceria Sensi (also known as il bar Sensi) so I would never
even attempt to create my own version...and that would be a silly
thing to do as buying the “perfect piece” is just a short
walk away!
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