A succulent Casatiello cooked on board.
Casatiello is a typical dish of the Italian culinary tradition, particularly of the Campania region. It is a bread enriched with cheese, cured meats and eggs, often prepared during the Easter holidays.
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The main ingredients of casatiello include flour, yeast, cheese (typically pecorino or parmesan), cured meats such as salami or bacon, and eggs. The preparation involves the creation of a dough for the bread which is then enriched with grated cheese and cubes of cured meats. The dough is wrapped around whole eggs, symbolizing rebirth and spring, and is then baked in the oven.
Casatiello can have different shapes and sizes depending on local traditions. In some cases, it is prepared as a sort of braid around the eggs, while in other regions it can take a more round shape. The outer crust is usually golden and crunchy, while the inside is soft thanks to the presence of cheese and eggs.
This dish is very popular during the Easter holidays, when traditional Italian cuisine is often characterized by symbolic dishes rich in religious meaning. Casatiello is often shared between family and friends during Easter celebrations, helping to create a festive and convivial atmosphere.

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Casatiello, unlike similar products such as tòrtano, is typical of Easter, from which it borrows its symbolism: the strips of bread arranged to enclose the eggs half-submerged in the dough represent the cross on which Jesus died while the ring-shaped appearance is a reference to the cyclical nature of the Easter resurrection.
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