Italy ยท Tuscany
Pane Toscano
Also known as Tuscan bread
Tuscany's famously saltless loaf, a habit said to date to a medieval salt tax, meant to be eaten alongside heavily salted meats and cured hams.
Method
Deck Oven
Hydration
68%
water to flour
Glycemic index
70
High GI
Energy
280 kcal
per 100 g
Sensory profile
- sourness
- 4
- sweetness
- 1
- crispiness
- 6
- chewiness
- 6
- aroma
- 5
- moistness
- 5
Scale 0โ10
Nutrition
per 100 g| Energy | 280 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 8.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 56 g |
| of which sugars | 1 g |
| Fat | 1.2 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
Typical values; recipes vary.
Texture
- Thick rustic crust
- Dense saltless crumb
Typical ingredients
- Wheat Flour
- Water
- Sourdough Starter
Similar breads
Closest sensory profiles in the Atlas.