Bisciola
| Alternative names | Panettone valtellinese, pan di fich |
|---|---|
| Type | Sweet bread |
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Region or state | Lombardy |
| Serving temperature | Room temperature |
| Main ingredients | Buckwheat flour, figs, honey, raisins, walnuts |
Bisciola (Italian: [biʃˈʃɔ:la]) is an Italian sweet leavened bread originating in the Valtellina Valley of Lombardy, Italy. It is typically prepared for Christmas, during which time it is an essential component of Christmas festivities.
It is also known as panettone valtellinese, besciola, and pan di fich, the latter a name in the local dialect literally translating as 'fig bread'.