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Italy ยท Emilia-Romagna

Tigella

Also known as Crescentina

A small round Modenese bread traditionally baked between two heated terracotta discs (tigelle), split and filled with lardo and rosemary while warm.

Method
Terracotta Disc Griddle
Hydration
58%
water to flour
Glycemic index
69
Medium GI
Energy
310 kcal
per 100 g

Sensory profile

sourness
2
sweetness
1
crispiness
3
chewiness
5
aroma
6
moistness
6

Scale 0โ€“10

Nutrition

per 100 g
Energy310 kcal
Protein8 g
Carbohydrates46 g
of which sugars1 g
Fat9 g
Fiber2 g
Sodium440 mg

Typical values; recipes vary.

Texture

  • Small round puck
  • Soft dense crumb

Typical ingredients

  • Wheat Flour
  • Milk
  • Yeast
  • Salt
  • Fat / Butter

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Closest sensory profiles in the Atlas.

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