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Discover the brioche con il tuppo, an irresistible icon of Sicilian breakfast. This soft and fragrant sweet treat is rich in history, tradition, and artisanal goodness.

Its origins lie in the noble kitchens of the past, where it is said to have been created to make breakfast more delicious for young aristocrats. The shape recalls the elegance of traditional Sicilian hairstyles – but according to another legend, it is even inspired by more... feminine forms.