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The “girls” are dry pastries as humble as they are appreciated that have appeared in all the recipes of the town for generations. Made with a base of flour, egg, sugar and a generous proportion of ground almonds —faithful to the Torroba tradition of the Penedès—, small balls are formed that, once baked, acquire an intense golden color and a slightly crunchy texture on the outside but tender in the center.
Its shape is reminiscent of the caparons of young children, hence the popular name. Throughout the 20th century, the ovens of Sant Sadurní began to add lemon zest or a touch of matafaluga to perfume them, although the most orthodox recipe remains unchanged. They are kept for days without losing quality, which made them ideal for sweetening the long days of harvesting.
Today, the girls can be bought all year round in local pastry shops and are a regular accompaniment to coffee or, very especially, a glass of mistela from the region. Many visitors discover them during the Philoxera Festival, when children give them away as a sweet reminder of overcoming that scourge that marked the wine history of the town.

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