Palabirabrot, also known as Pane alle pere, is a traditional bread from the Bolzano region in Italy. This bread is characterized by its unique combination of pears and walnuts, which give it a delightful sweet and nutty flavor. It can be found in various towns and communes of Bolzano, including Bolzano itself, Merano, Bressanone, and Laives.
In Bolzano, you can find Palabirabrot at local bakeries such as Panificio Delicatessen and Panificio Pasticceria. In Merano, you can try this delicious bread at Panificio Merano. Bressanone offers Palabirabrot at Panificio Bressanone, while in Laives, you can find it at Panificio Laives.
To make Palabirabrot at home, you will need ingredients such as flour, yeast, water, pears, walnuts, sugar, and salt. The dough is prepared by mixing the flour, yeast, water, and salt, and then letting it rise. Once the dough has risen, it is shaped into a loaf and topped with sliced pears and crushed walnuts. The bread is then baked until golden brown and crispy.
Palabirabrot has been recognized with the PAT (Traditional Agri-Foodstuffs) recognition, which is a certification given to traditional Italian food products. This recognition ensures that the bread is made following specific traditional methods and using local ingredients. Some specifications of Palabirabrot include the use of pears and walnuts, the specific towns and communes where it can be found, and the traditional recipe.
Sources:
– “Pane alle pere” – www.bolzano-bozen.it
– “Palabirabrot” – www.tastetrentino.it