focaccia & bread
from the oven to the tableA Tradition of bread
As in other parts of Italy, Sardinia has its own speciality bread types
that are particular to the region. As well as bread though there are many
focaccias and tortes that can be enjoyed that are particular to certain
areas.
A speciality of Sardinian bakers are intricate sculptures that are made
from bread for festivities. During weddings crowns of this delicately
crafted bread are made to sit on the heads of young children.
Baking of bread in the home is usually something that is enjoyed by families
in Sardinia at times of festivities and the bread will usually be cooked
in wood burning ovens that gives the bread a distinctive flavour.
In the sub menu on the left you will find some recipes for various traditional
Sardinian breads, focaccias and tortes.
The miracle of bread
Why has our poetry eschewed
The rapture and response of food?
What hymns are sung and praises said
For the home-made miracle of bread?
Louis Untermeyer (1885-1977)