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Granita and brioche in Catania

Granita with a soft brioche is a familiar Sicilian breakfast pairing. In Catania, almond and chocolate are especially relevant flavours to look for.

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The pairing shows how a frozen sweet can take the place of a conventional breakfast in summer. Almond granita is closely associated with Catania, and the city also has a chocolate granita tradition. Trying it with brioche makes the local serving custom part of the experience.

What to look for

Granita has an icy texture distinct from creamy gelato.
Almond granita is a Catania favourite.
A soft, round brioche accompanies granita as a breakfast pairing.

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