The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

CARTELATTE

IT IS THE CUSTOM IN SOME ITALIAN HOUSEHOLDS TO MAKE A SPECIAL
KIND OF PASTRY AT CHRISTMAS TIME CALLED CARTELATTE. THE ENTIRE
FAMILY USUALLY PARTICIPATES IN THIS PROCESS. DOUGH IS FLATTENED
VERY THIN, THEN FRIED UNTIL CRISP. IT CAN BE COVERED WITH
HONEY AND SUGAR.

Submitter comment:

THE INFORMANT'S FAMILY MAKES THIS EVERY CHRISTMAS.

Data entry tech comment:

Updated by TRD

Where learned: NEW YORK ; FRANKLINVILLE

Keyword(s): CUSTOM ; FOOD ; holiday ; tradition

Date learned: NOT RECORDED