We used dried sourdough with Italian 00 flour, aka simple bread flour, made a crunchy 500g loaf and a Mediterranean touch with the addition of black olives. Sourdough bread is…
Because of its peculiar position, the region of Trentino Alto Adige – South Tyrol, in the extreme north-east of Italy, finds itself at the crossroad of many different cuisines: it’s…
Have you ever felt a bit lost when a delicious Italian recipe calls for a ‘00’ common wheat flour? And have you ever wondered why are there different kinds of…
Gnocchi are an extremely popular dish in Italy: they pair well with just about any seasoning and they’re super quick to cook, especially if you buy them ready-made at the…
The tortelli (literally ‘small, cute cakes’) are deep-fried spoonfuls of choux pastry, sometimes filled with creme pat or chocolate cream. Plain tortelli, covered in plenty of granulated sugar, are often…