 Two pagnotte di Altamura | |
| Type | Bread |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Region or state | Altamura, Apulia |
| Main ingredients | Remilled durum wheat semola |
Pane di Altamura is a type of Italian naturally leavened bread made from remilled durum wheat semolina [1] from the Altamura area of the province of Bari, in the Apulia region.
The bread has ancient origin, with historical record of breadmaking in Altamura dating to 1420. [1] Historically, the bread was prohibited from being baked in private ovens. [1]
In 2003, pane di Altamura was granted PDO status within Europe, the first bread in Europe to receive this status. [1] By law, it must be produced according to a range of strict conditions, [1] including using particular varieties of durum wheat (all locally produced), a certain specification of water, a consistent production method, and must also have a final crust that is at least 3 mm thick.[ citation needed] The shape of the bread is not essential for a loaf to be certified, but there are some traditional shapes. One common traditional shape resembles a "hat with a wide brim". [1]
Official production zone consists of the comuni (municipalities) of:[ citation needed]
See also
External links
- Consorzio per la tutela del Pane di Altamura (in Italian) (accessed 18 July 2010)
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