Bisciola
| Alternative names | Panettone valtellinese, pan di fich |
|---|---|
| Type | Sweet bread |
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Region or state | Lombardy |
| Serving temperature | Room temperature |
| Main ingredients | Buckwheat flour, figs, honey, raisins, walnuts |
Bisciola (Italian: [biʃˈʃɔ:la]) is an Italian sweet leavened bread originating in the Valtellina Valley of Lombardy, Italy.: 63 It is typically prepared for Christmas,: 63 during which time it is an essential component of Christmas festivities.
It is also known as panettone valtellinese,: 732 besciola, and pan di fich, the latter a name in the local dialect literally translating as 'fig bread'.