Giuseppe

Our Giuseppe Loaf is our interpretation of a classic Italian bread. We also use this versatile dough for rolls and for the pizzettas that we serve in our cafés.

Our founder, Leslie Mackie, was inspired to make this bread while she was on a bread tour in Italy. During dinner at a pizzeria in Rome, Leslie noticed the bread being served at a nearby table. She ordered some and was stunned at how good it was. She decided she absolutely had to talk to the creator of this bread. With the help of the staff at her hotel she managed to track down the bakery and went to it the next morning.

Giuseppe at Panificio Arnese had already finished baking for the day, but he welcomed Leslie and her traveling companion into his bakery. They spent the next few hours talking about his bread. He explained to Leslie how he made his barely formed loaves with no refrigeration, little equipment and an oven that was fueled by hazelnut shells. When he offered her some of his freshly baked bread, Leslie was so struck by the wonderful taste of the bread that she could not speak for half an hour. In turn he was struck by her reaction. He seemed surprised at her admiration, explaining that “It was just bread!”

With its thick, crisp crust, our Giuseppe is a great match with your favorite olive oil and some balsamic vinegar, or maybe as a sandwich with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, a sprinkle of salt and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

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