LA FOCACCIA DEI MORTI, TRADITIONAL TREAT

Another typical specialty of this Apulian village is the fecazzèdde di murte, small flatbreads made with type 0 flour, oil, and potatoes, without tomato. Traditionally, the people of Turi would eat them frugally on November 2nd, accompanied by strong ricotta, preserves, and more recently, tuna and capers. This simple meal allowed them to quickly join the procession to the municipal cemetery and attend the Officio dei Morti (All Souls’ Office).

In recent years, Turi’s bakeries have kept this authentic delicacy available, continuing the tradition up to the eighth day after All Souls’ Day.