Crescia d’la stacciola o Crescia sa i’ngranagg

Crescia d’la stacciola, also known as Crescia sa i’ngranagg, is a traditional bread from the Marche region in Italy. It is a savory bread that is typically enjoyed during Easter time. This bread can be found in various towns and communes in Marche, including Pesaro, Urbino, and Fano.

In Pesaro, you can find Crescia d’la stacciola at local bakeries such as Panificio Pasticceria Bucci and Panificio Pasticceria Cappelli. In Urbino, you can try this delicious bread at Panificio Pasticceria Fabbri and Panificio Pasticceria Mancini. In Fano, you can find it at Panificio Pasticceria Boccione and Panificio Pasticceria Cesarini.

Crescia d’la stacciola is made with simple ingredients such as flour, eggs, pecorino cheese, and lard. It is traditionally baked in a wood-fired oven, which gives it a unique flavor and texture. The bread is often enjoyed with cured meats, such as prosciutto and salami, or with a spread of local cheeses.

This traditional bread has been recognized with the PAT (Traditional Agri-Food Product) recognition, which guarantees its authenticity and traditional production methods. The specifications for Crescia d’la stacciola include:

– The use of local ingredients, such as flour from Marche and pecorino cheese from local farms.
– The traditional shaping of the bread, which resembles a wheel or a star.
– The use of a wood-fired oven for baking.

Sources:
– “Crescia d’la stacciola” – www.marche.it
– “Prodotti agroalimentari tradizionali delle Marche” – www.regione.marche.it