Have you had your Pan dei Morti yet?

All Saints Day, Nov. 1, and All Souls Day, Nov. 2, just got a little sweeter.

Thanks to Emporio Rulli, that is.

In commemoration of All Saints Day, which honors all saints, and of All Souls Day, which is a day of prayer for the deceased, the Italian bakery is baking a new bread, Pan dei Morti.

I recently had a chance to try a sample of this new treat, which will be available through December at all Emporio Rulli locations, plus on its online site.

Even though it’s referred to as a bread, I liken it more to a cookie. It’s palm-sized and like a cross between a soft, chewy oatmeal cookie and fruity panettone.

It’s very moist, redolent of warm autumn spices and studded with raisins, almonds, orange peel and pine nuts.

It’s perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon pick-me-up with a cup of coffee or tea.

A specialty of the Lombardy region of Italy, the Pan de Morti sells for $3 each.