Vodnjanski pampagnac

Vodnjanski pampagnac is a traditional dessert originating from Vodnjan in the Istria region. It's made with a combination of flour, honey, oil, almonds, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, rum, lemon juice, and dark chocolate. The ingredients are mixed with flour and warm honey, and the mixture is shaped into small balls that are baked in the oven over medium heat. Once baked, the pampagnaci should be very hard, and after a few days they will soften and develop their unique aromas and flavors. These sweet treats were traditionally prepared on November 11, St. Martin's Day, and the pampagnaci are usually served with a glass of dessert wine such as Muscat.