Panificio Barcia AnnaMaria In Palazzo adriano

On Saturday, I arrived at Palazzo Adriano with some friends and discovered Panificio Barcia, located in the center of town, on a picturesque alley just behind the town hall. The beautiful exterior walls are made of stone, while the interior spaces, with a decidedly retro feel, are topped with white cross-vaulted ceilings. The stands display aniseed biscuits, almond pastries, Palermitan pignolata, chocolate pralines, traditional sfincione, cheese and chard schiacciatine, sesame rolls filled with fresh ricotta... Everything is delicious, and even better! This bakery smells of good bread and exclusively locally milled durum wheat flour. Anna Barcia, baker and owner of this bakery for about 40 years, is an extraordinary woman: she joyfully welcomes both locals and visitors, offering samples of her many specialties, and is always available to answer the requests of her many customers. Mrs. Barcia is a brilliant woman and a hard worker: you should see how many delicious treats she tirelessly churns out at any time of day! Congratulations, Anna, we'll be back at Palazzo Adriano and at Panificio Barcia.

The best bakery in this small town!! They close early, so get there early. The unwrapped bread (I don't know the name) was delicious. I pretended to want pasta, and the owner kindly brought out tomato sauce, cheese, and sausage. They also sell a variety of pasta noodles. I cooked at my lodging, and it was even better than the pasta place in Syracuse!