5 TYPICAL ITALIAN BREAKFAST FOODS

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The most important meal of the day, here are some of the most typical Italian breakfast foods.

BOMBOLONE

A pillowy soft donut with roots in Tuscany, this Roman favorite is a delicious way to start your day.

'Fillings range from a creamy custard (crema pasticcera) to an explosion of chocolate.'

GRANITA

Head to Sicily to try a delicious granita. With different flavors, it's a cool breakfast treat.

'Flavors can range from strawberry and coffee to chocolate and pistacchio.'

SICILIAN BRIOCHE ROLL

A perfect accompaniment to granita, soak the brioche roll in the granita and enjoy.

CORNETTO

A classic Italian breakfast staple, nothing beats a freshly-baked cornetto in the morning with coffee.

'In the north of Italy 'cornetto' is more commonly known as 'brioche.'

SFOGLIATELLA

Hailing from Naples, there are different types of sfogliatella to try but all are equally delicious.

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