Cassatella di sant'Agata (Sicilian: minnuzzi 'i sant'Àjita, lit. 'Saint Agatha's breasts') is a traditional Sicilian pastry from Catania made during the Festival of Saint Agatha, held from February 3rd to February 5th each year. == Description == The cakes are shaped like breasts to honor Saint Agatha, the patron saint of Catania, a Catholic martyr who was tortured by having her breasts cut off with pincers.
Cassatella di sant'Agata (Sicilian: minnuzzi 'i sant'Àjita, lit. 'Saint Agatha's breasts') is a traditional Sicilian pastry from Catania made during the Festival of Saint Agatha, held from February 3rd to February 5th each year. == Description == The cakes are shaped like breasts to honor Saint Agatha, the patron saint of Catania, a Catholic martyr who was tortured by having her breasts cut off with pincers.
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