Gluten-free pita gyros & baked donuts
2022 Italy
Sonia starts with a Gluten-Free Pita Gyros, showing how to create a gluten-free version of the popular Greek street food, complete with tender, spiced meat and fresh toppings wrapped in a homemade pita. Then, she turns to dessert with Baked Donuts, offering a lighter take on the traditional fried treat, coated with sugar or filled with sweet flavors, perfect for an indulgent yet healthier dessert.
Casts:
Sonia Peronaci
Sonia Peronaci
Studio:
Marco Capedri
Marco Capedri
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