Zelten is a traditional
Italian
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fruitcake
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prepared during
Christmas
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. It is prepared using rye flour, wheat flour, dried and candied fruits, orange zest, and various spices. The name derives from the word ''selten'', a word in the nearby dialect meaning "seldom", since it is usually only prepared once a year.
Gallery
AltAmLUdQB-VA5RT7zVROsXFxzkGTQg3iXgCwQxnMaq-5rp.jpg , Heart-shaped zelten
Worlds Best Fruitcake Katya Creates photo D Ramey Logan.jpg , Zelten with candle
Fruitcake.jpg , Decorated zelten
See also
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List of Italian desserts and pastries
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Italian cuisine
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Früchtebrot
References
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Italian desserts
Fruit dishes
Christmas cakes