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Support local bakeries and vote for the “Best Zeppole in Toronto”

[GTranslate]TORONTO – The following bakeries are taking part in a contest to vote for the “Best Zeppole in Toronto”

The five amazing nominees in Toronto are:

  1. “R” Bakery located at 326 Marlee Ave.
  2. Zito’s Market Place located at 210 Marlee Ave.
  3. Rustic Bakery Ltd. located at 318 Rustic Rd.
  4. Angel’s Bakery and Deli located at 296 Roger’s Rd.
  5. Amico Bakery located at 2889 Dufferin St.

Be sure to support your local bakeries by ordering and picking up some Zeppole. Voting will continue over the weekend.

Zeppole are a traditional Italian pastry usually prepared for the Feast of Saint Joseph celebrated on March 19 every year. The photo below features Frank D’Amico showcasing the tasty treats at Angel’s Bakery and Deli.

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– 380 g Pasta
– 200 g Tonno sott’olio (o tonno fresco)
– 200 g Pomodorini
– 50 g olive verdi e nere
– 1 cucchiaio Capperi
– 1 spicchio Aglio
– 1 Peperoncino
– q.b. Prezzemolo
– q.b. Olio extravergine d’oliva
– q.b. Sale

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– 650 g di bietoline
– 150 g di pancetta affumicata
– 1 limone
– 0,5 dl di brandy
– 2 spicchi d’aglio
– 3 cucchiai di olio EV
– 1 cucchiaino di paprica dolce
– 1 cucchiaino di paprica piccante
– 60 g di noci tritate
– 40 g di grana a scaglie
– sale e pepe

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