Category Archives: Breads (Pani)
The Easter Bread of Le Marche – Crescia al Formaggio
Let me say from the onset that this is not one of the Bartolini Clan’s recipes. Well, at least I didn’t think so. In any event, I think you’ll be surprised when you learn where it came from. I know I … Continue reading
No-Knead Bread and Buns
This being the 4th of July weekend, I’m sure that there’ll be barbecues blazing from sea to shining sea. I’m equally sure that more than a few of them will be grilling up burgers and dogs for at least one … Continue reading
Spianata
When I was a boy, Mom occasionally treated us all to home-made pizza. She’d make standard pepperoni or sausage pizzas for us kids but Dad’s was a special order. His pizza was called spianata and, unlike our kiddie versions, his … Continue reading
Pieda
Located in the north of Italy, Emilia-Romagna is a collection of provinces, the southern border of which is shared with San Marino and Le Marche. Dad emigrated from San Marino, Mom’s family from Le Marche. Pieda, today’s recipe, originated in … Continue reading