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Sweet Apulian Traditions

A pastry chef arranges scarcelle, traditional Apulian pastries made during the Easter season, at Pasticceria Barese in Molfetta, Italy, on April 1, 2026. Scarcelle, also known as scarcedde, are prepared during Holy Week using a simple shortcrust pastry and hard-boiled eggs, symbolizing rebirth. They are often decorated with icing and colorful sprinkles, taking on shapes such as doves, bunnies, hearts, or the classic doughnut, representing an ancient peasant tradition of abundance. (Photo by Davide Pischettola/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13526014
Date Taken	1 April 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Davide Pischettola/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Davide Pischettola/NurPhoto

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