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Food - pane nero
 
Description
An ancient recipe for homemade bread
Called "pane nero" (black bread) due to the use of durum wheat, which makes it darker than normal bread. Don't be mislead, however: it's not wholemeal or granary bread.
Long-lasting, it's excellent toasted with olive oil, tomatoes or chicory (Acquacotta).

Technical sheet
The so-called "Pane Nero" is typically produced in Monte Romano
Generally a round loaf, its crust is porcelain white, while inside the crumb is compact and springy.
Natural yeast (water and flour). The dough is left to rise at 25°C. Once shaped, the loaves are cooked in a wood oven at 200°C

Nutritional benefits
A good source of iron and protein.

Quality certification
Traditional Product in the region of Lazio (Ministerial Decree n° 350/99)

Area of production
Monte Romano

Local producers
  • L'Antico Forno - Monte Romano
  • Il Casereccio - Monte Romano

Local sales outlets
L'Antico Forno - Monte Romano
Il Casereccio - Monte Romano

Local related events
Bread Festival ("Sagra del Pane") in Monte Romano, every year with stands, conferences, a procession in historic costume, guided visits to the oil mills and labs... and ending with a firework display.