Pane di Cerchiara di Calabria

Discover the tradition of Cerchiara, a small Calabrian village with a rich history in bread-making. Cerchiara is known for its 12 bakeries and dedication to producing high-quality bread using traditional methods. Their bread starts with carefully selected, stone-ground flours and is baked in wood-fired ovens, preserving age-old techniques.

Our selection includes three types of Frese, thin, crisp slices of dried bread perfect as a standalone snack or with a touch of tomato and extra virgin olive oil:

Frese Bianche

• Region: Calabria, Cerchiara di Calabria
• Denomination: Thin White Frese
• Ingredients: Type 2 soft wheat flour, stone-ground type 2 soft wheat flour, durum wheat flour, type 0 soft wheat flour, sourdough, salt
• Format: 400g
• Why They’re Good: Stone-ground flour, thin slices, low fat

Crostini ai Cereali

• Region: Calabria, Cerchiara di Calabria
• Denomination: Thin Cereal Crostini
• Ingredients: Whole grain soft wheat flour, stone-ground type 2 soft wheat flour, durum wheat flour, type 0 soft wheat flour, wheat flakes 6%, sesame seeds 6%, oat flakes 4%, flax seeds 4%, millet 2%, sunflower seeds 2%, sourdough, natural yeast, salt
• Format: 400g
• Why They’re Good: Stone-ground flour, thin slices, low fat

Crostini Integrali

• Region: Calabria, Cerchiara di Calabria
• Denomination: Thin Whole Grain Crostini
• Ingredients: Whole grain soft wheat flour, stone-ground type 2 soft wheat flour, durum wheat flour, type 0 soft wheat flour, natural yeast, salt
• Format: 400g
• How to Enjoy: Thin slices, low fat, perfect on their own or with toppings

These authentic, thin crostini reflect the essence of Cerchiara's baking tradition, offering a delightful taste of Calabria’s heritage.