Small, round morsels of hot cheesy bread, sweet pastries, croquettes and other salty pastries are available on the beach.

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And whoever loses their bread in the fondue pot buys a round of drinks for the table.

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All of this is served on a particular roll baked for the express purpose, a round, flat bun derived from a traditional Sicilian bread.

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