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  1. Pane Nero di Castelvetrano is one of the most beautiful breads in Sicily, dark, nutty, with a flavour that is both rustic and sweet. Franco at the Cacioppo bakery in Castelvetrano kindly gave me this Tumminia flour, and I made it here at home in England using only my hands. No mixers, no machines, just flour, water, yeast, and patience. If you want to try this bread yourself, the best way is to search online for “Tumminia flour Pane Nero Castelvetrano”. There are a number of Italian suppliers who can ship internationally. If you cannot find it, you can use wholemeal/wholewheat bread flour as a substitute – it will not be exactly the same, but it will still be very close and delicious.

    I would love to hear your thoughts. Have you ever tasted Pane Nero? And what bread would you like me to bake next as part of this new series? Please let me know in the comments and as always, thank you and Buon Appetito. Ciao, Francesco.
    Francesco

  3. Many thanks! My dad was from Sicily and I was blessed to travel there with my aunt, his sister, and my mom when I was in my early 20’s …what a great time we had! Just happened upon your channel, will surely be watching many more episodes

  4. Watching your vlogs gives me the same cosy feeling as watching the Montalbano stories. 😊 Would you please consider to recreate his favourite dish pasta 'ncaciata? I would also like to learn how to make taralli. I tried it once but they turned out rock hard. 😂

  7. Inspirational again! If you like olive oil with salt and pepper on bread then you might equally like just olive oil and salt (or sugar for the kids – I've definitely had more than enough of that when I was a kid). Quite irresistible with freshly baked village bread. Another variation which I learnt of only just recently is olive oil with salt and lemon juice.

  9. Good morning, such beautiful breads. I feel the secret here is in the flour, for sure. The colour and the texture of the bread looks amazing. Non-Italian people refer to certain foods as peasant food, but you know what, that is the best and most healthy food on the planet. It is great tasting and so nutritious, I am well pleased that some are so ignorant that just leaves the good foods for us. A slice with the beef is all you need to satisfy a hungry stomach. Thank you so much for sharing and showing "how to make it", it is very important to follow the method instructions for success. Live in the present and be grateful. Kind regards. ❤👏🙏

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