Ancienne Le Brassus
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A little breakfast treasure I discovered in Rome
So this will be a quick post as I don't have much time today,
But before it gets too late in the morning, I'd like to share
something I've discovered here in Rome.
It's called a 'Sfogliatella Napoletana':
Let me describe it: On the outside it reminds me of a lobster tail or something - for some reason its shape makes me associate it with seafood!
it is a hard shell made of hundreds of crisp hard folds of paper thin dough. when you pick it up, it is heavy and makes you think that this will be a rock !
As you can see, it's got a design appeal 
Here's the top view: ahh yes, and it can come with powdered sugar (don't pay attention to the SUPER good coffee's that are in the picture, that's for another day
Here is the Underside. Wow, cruuuuchy!
Nice profile shot, I should have put it on my wrist!!
But here is the main surprise!!!
When you bit into it, you pierce into a hollow space full of the best consistence custard filling!
The filling is of course at room temperature and thick with sugar... it is the contrast
between this smooth creamy sweet filling with the outside crunchy shell that makes
the eating of one of these things an amazing experience!!!
And yes.. here's a mandatory shot... since we are here at the Purists!!!
Next time you're in Rome, you HAVE to look out for one of these breakfast pastries!!
And yes.. here's a mandatory shot... since we are here at the Purists!!!
Next time you're in Rome, you HAVE to look out for one of these breakfast pastries!!
Hope you're all having a good week
S
A little breakfast treasure I discovered in Rome
So this will be a quick post as I don't have much time today, But before it gets too late in the morning, I'd like to share something I've discovered here in Rome. It's called a 'Sfogliatella Napoletana': Let me describe it: On the outside it reminds me o...
... And of course Napoli ;)
I am still to try these in their place of origin ;) Thanks for your comment! I'm glad you like them too!!! They're great huh! S
What amazing places!
And the food alone is worth the trip, even more than one! Every village, however small, has its specialties... and what about buffalo mozzarella: something not even comparable to what you find in retail trade... literally drives me crazy!!! Best, massi
re: breakfast
Hello A-L-B! I bet it taste amazing when it is fresh out of the oven. I had something similar in Boston's North End which is their little Italy however yours looks so much lighter and flakier! Is there much butter (and or butter flavor) in the pastry? -MW...
Heaven
Including the watch. The typical breakfast I like, espresso (best double) + croissant or even better 'Sfogliatella Napoletana' thx, Dirk
A great start for the day
Wow, what a great way to start the day in Rome. Awesome watch too! Regards, ED-209
It makes my mouth water...
nice breakfast in Rome! There is variety to your desert, this is the version known by me. (picture from Bing search) Nice AP with salmon dial. Enjoy!!! Regards Edward PS. Congratulations on your 1000 posts!!! ...
Uuhhh the "Diplomatica"!
Another wonderful pastry right for every moment of the day! Here, most of the times has a middle layer of sponge cake... Have a great weekend dear friends, massi
I remember having drunk one of the best chocolate in Via della Troia. ;)
What a name for a street! ;) Best, Nicolas
