Grissino

Grissini, crisp thin breadsticks made using type 0 flour, water, yeast and sometimes a little olive oil, originally came from Turin but are now eaten all over the world. The long sticks of bread can reach up to 70 cm (28 inches) in length and are still handmade by stretching a piece of dough until it is round and thin before baking it until crispy and dry. To achieve an even more crumbly texture, oil or butter are added to the dough. They are also commercially made and those wrapped in cellophane can keep for many months. Grissini can be eaten with any food, but are mostly served with antipasti, or as a substitute for normal bread during a meal. They can also be wrapped in a thin slice of Parma ham to make a delicious snack.