Virgin's Breasts Recipes - (Minni di vergine)
Introduction to Breasts (Minni) of Virgins
Sadly, the pastry and cake shops in monasteries and convents have become an almost lost tradition caused by the evolving times, the general changes in our society and today’s fast-paced world we live in ..
Minni di Vergine Sambuca Style
Around the year 1725, the marquees of Sambuca gave to Suor Virginia the assignment to create a new dessert: she was a nun –baker, in the Monastery “Collegio di Maria” in Sambuca in the province of Agrigento.
Virgin’s Breasts Palermo Style
The monastery of Santa Maria delle Vergini, which had a retail shop in the back of the convent in Piazza Venezia, was famous for minni di virgini filled with eggless custard combined with a sweet squash preserve.
Breast of Saint Agatha
Saint Agatha, the Patron Saint of Catania, had dedicated her virginity to God. Because she rejected the amorous proposals of a Roman prefect, she was persecuted. Being a Christian she was tortured and had her breasts severed off.
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