Definition pasimata lucchese, classic recipe of the typical dessert of the province of Lucca, meaning of the term and local traditions.
Pasimata recipe from Lucca
The pasimata, in the Lucca area, is a bread in whose dough anise seeds have been added.
It is an exquisite sweet bread rooted in the local tradition of Lucca and surroundings with some differences depending on the area.
In fact, the pasimata made in the city is kneaded exactly like a large bread to be divided into various smaller rectangular breads containing anise seeds.
Otherwise the recipe of pasimata followed in the areas of Camaiore and Garfagnana also contemplates the addition of raisins giving it the appearance and flavor similar to that of the classic panettone.
It has a rectangular shape with large beaks on the long sides.
It is customary to eat in Lent and, blessed, on Easter day.
