Breadsticks

‘This long-lasting bread was created in Turin, in Piedmont, many years ago. They still make them there by hand, stretching the dough to a length of 60-70cm (24-28 in). Many different types of grissini exist, their main function being to replace bread whilst eating antipasti. You can find them flavoured with olives, onions, pepper or just plain. In my opinion the commercially produced grissini you find in most restaurants or delicatessens are inferior to the home made.’