The Sguta, also known as Cudduraci in other parts of Calabria, is the sweet symbol of Easter in Calabria. A simple but meaningful biscuit, it is made in traditional shapes such as doughnuts, plaits and doves. Each shape tells a story: the heart-shaped Sguta for the beloved, the doughnut-shaped one for children, and the one with two eggs to seal an engagement. The egg, symbol of rebirth, is the heart of the cake, a wish for fertility and prosperity. Baked in the oven, the Sguta is a sweet that is never missing from Calabrian tables during Holy Week, often accompanied by sweet wine or shared during Easter outings. A gesture of tradition, family and celebration, which smells of spring.
