Cilentan braided bread with egg
‘U viccio cu l’uovo
This traditional braided white bread with egg is a typical Easter treat.
The Cilento region is a land full of traditions and customs that many visitors are not familiar with. That’s exactly what makes it so special: It’s a region that reveals its beauty little by little, as if it were shy, but it’s this simplicity that makes everyone fall in love. Easter is coming, and in the Cilentan houses, the fragrances of typical desserts and dishes start to spread in the air. Today we’re going to discover a little-known Cilentan speciality together: braided bread with egg (viccio con l’uovo). This dish is a circular braid of white bread with a boiled egg in the middle that represents the beginning of new life, as it resembles a child in swaddling clothes. It’s prepared for Easter and given as a gift to loved ones. It’s a delicious and fragrant bread that’s perfect for Easter Monday, as a table decoration, or simply as a hearty snack. If you want to enjoy a holiday in the Cilento region, our San Pietro Hotel in Campania is the best choice for experiencing its nature and cuisine to the fullest.
This traditional braided white bread with egg is a typical Easter treat.
The Cilento region is a land full of traditions and customs that many visitors are not familiar with. That’s exactly what makes it so special: It’s a region that reveals its beauty little by little, as if it were shy, but it’s this simplicity that makes everyone fall in love. Easter is coming, and in the Cilentan houses, the fragrances of typical desserts and dishes start to spread in the air. Today we’re going to discover a little-known Cilentan speciality together: braided bread with egg (viccio con l’uovo). This dish is a circular braid of white bread with a boiled egg in the middle that represents the beginning of new life, as it resembles a child in swaddling clothes. It’s prepared for Easter and given as a gift to loved ones. It’s a delicious and fragrant bread that’s perfect for Easter Monday, as a table decoration, or simply as a hearty snack. If you want to enjoy a holiday in the Cilento region, our San Pietro Hotel in Campania is the best choice for experiencing its nature and cuisine to the fullest.
