Torta di pane ticinese

Torta di pane is a traditional dessert originating from Ticino, the country's Italian-speaking canton. The dessert is made with cubes of stale bread, milk, eggs, sugar, lemon zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, cocoa powder, almonds, raisins, pine nuts, and butter. The addition of grappa is optional, as is the confectioners' sugar, used for finishing the dish. Once the dessert has been baked, it is left to cool down, then cut and served. Torta di pane is often served in grottos – rustic restaurants that are usually located outdoors and offer the region's old specialties.