Chiacchiere di carnevale: the typical sweet of Italian Carnival

An Italian Carnival classic: Chiacchiere di Carnavale is made from fried dough and sugar and changes its name depending on the location

There is no Carnival in Italy without having Chatter at the table. A simple, quick dessert that pleases children and adults alike.

The name may vary from region to region. In Brazil, it is known as grostoli or turned underwear. In Emilia-Romagna, they are called hit. In Piedmont they are known as bugie di Carnevale, and in Tuscany it is Cenci.

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Despite the variations that may exist between one region and another, the result is always the same: a thin fried dough, covered in a shower of sugar.

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