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Bussolà Buranello: The Sweet Taste of Burano

Author: Gourmantic Posted on: December 21, 2009 at 2:32 pm 6 Comments

There had to be a reason why it came home with us. The packet of Bussolà Buranello was meant to be enjoyed as an afternoon snack on the prettiest island of the Venetian lagoon. Instead, it accompanied us as we journeyed across Lake Como, Milan and Paris then all the way back to Sydney via Dubai. It made it home, unbroken.

The island of Burano is renowned for its picturesque setting, a miniature Venice with bold-coloured houses and tiny bridges reflecting in the still waters of the lagoon. Famous for its elaborate lace work, it is also the home of the Bussolà Buranello, a typical sweet of the enchantingly beautiful island where locals don’t seem to mind you pointing your camera at their colourful houses.

Bussolà is an artisanal biscuit that was originally baked on Easter Sunday. Now, it is available all year round and continues to be made according to tradition. The word bussolà means compass which explains the ‘O’ shape of these Dolcetti Veneziani though they also come in other variations such as the Esse, in the shape of an ‘S’ as shown here.

The rich buttery biscuits pack a nice crunch and leave a sweet and lingering after-taste of lemon, a perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea or black coffee. Bussolà can also be enjoyed dipped in a sweet dessert wine, like the cantucci biscuits in Vin Santo.

Much like a coveted souvenir from a trip abroad, opening the packet of Bussolà Buranello at home and taking that first bite took me back to the afternoon spent in Burano.

A simple biscuit, a morsel of a memory, compliments of the culinary discoveries that travel brings.

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6 Comments to “Bussolà Buranello: The Sweet Taste of Burano”

  1. Forager says:

    I love those gorgeous colours! The blue in particular is so captivatingly vivid!

    • Gourmantic says:

      Forager: The island is a kaleidoscope of colours. Can’t tell you how many photos I took as walked around. Will be doing a dedicated post on Burano some time soon.

  2. tuscanblog says:

    RT @Gourmantic Post: Bussolà Buranello: The Sweet Taste of Burano http://www.gourmantic.com/2009/12/21/bussola-buranello-the-sweet-taste-of-burano/ #food #venice #burano

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