Grissini have been a staple Italian snack for hundreds of years. They are offered in restaurants throughout Italy and have recently become popular abroad too. The legend says that this savoury breadstick was created in Turin in the late 1600s to help an ailing young duke. The poor young man couldn’t keep any food down, so his doctor ordered something baked that he could digest. These long, crisp breadsticks were the result. They are baked in two variations, stirati (straight) and rubatà (handrolled), and various flavours can be added, including coarse salt, sesame or poppy seeds, and dried herbs. Grissini dough is identical to bread, but made with extravirgin olive oil for a crisper, more flavoursome result.
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CROSTA & MOLLICA BLACK OLIVE GRISSINI
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Crosta & Mollica www.crostamollica.co.uk
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£1.95 for 140g
Made in an artisan bakery in Italy, these rubatà and rustic grissini are slender wands with a distinctive crunchy texture. Coated with polenta and extra-virgin olive oil for a richer flavour, they are suitable for vegetarians and perfect as a classic Italian aperitivo snack. Hand-twisted, these traditional breadsticks are also baked with a generous sprinkle of black Taggiasca olives. Tastewise, they enjoy a delicate balance between salt and olive oil, which is delicious and dangerously moreish. Alongside this flavoursome quality, these tasty sticks pack a croccante punch that will soon have you reaching out for another one.
VERDICT ★★★★★
Wrap these rubatà grissini in fine slices of prosciutto for an authentic Italian merenda. Or snap in half, inhale the rich olive aroma and enjoy them unadorned!
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