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Puglian Friselline with Olive Oil
The small crispy rings of Puglian tradition. A dry tasting snack: enjoyed as they are, with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil or your favourite toppings. Perfect for aperitivo.
Puglian tradition No soaking needed Mediterranean diet
Puglian friselline are the small, crispy cousins of large frise. Unlike frise — which are soaked before dressing — friselline are eaten directly, no soaking. They are snacked on, dressed at the moment, or used as a crispy base for cherry tomatoes, olives, preserves and spreads.
They are the bread of Puglian farmers: simple, genuine, long-lasting. Today they have earned a place of honour in the Mediterranean diet — recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
The history
A product as ancient as Puglia itself
According to legend, friselline were brought to Puglia by Aeneas when he landed at Porto Badisco in southern Salento. The story is evocative, but it tells us something real: friselline are an ancient product, rooted in this land for centuries. They were the farmers’ bread — the kind that did not go stale, that could be taken to the fields, that fed many with little.
They are made from bread dough, shaped into rings, oven-baked, cut crosswise in half with a thread and then biscuited again at low temperature. The result is a small, completely dry and crispy ring that keeps well and is ready to enjoy at any time.
Friselline vs frise
Small but different: what sets them apart
The friselline on this page are small and eaten without soaking. Large frise on the other hand require a brief dip in water before dressing: they change texture, become soft in the middle and lend themselves to richer toppings like fresh tomato, oregano and a drizzle of oil.
Friselline stay crispy: at most they absorb a little moisture from the topping, but their structure stays intact. Perfect for aperitivo, snacking, or as a board companion.
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How to dress them: a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, a pinch of salt and — if you like — chopped cherry tomatoes, olives or our Puglian preserves. Ready in thirty seconds. |
How to enjoy them
When and with what
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At aperitivo
With a fresh white wine or a Salento rosé. Friselline hold up well on their own or as a base for any snack.
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With cherry tomatoes and oregano
The classic dressing: chopped cherry tomatoes, wild oregano, extra virgin olive oil, salt. Ready in a minute, immediate taste of Puglia.
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With Puglian preserves
Aubergines, peppers, olives in oil: friselline are the ideal crispy base to showcase artisan Puglian preserves.
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As a cracker alternative
On any board instead of industrial crackers. No additives, no artificial flavourings, with all the flavour of tradition.
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you want to know
Should friselline be soaked like large frise?
No. Friselline are a dry snack: they are not soaked before eating. Enjoyed directly, dressed at the moment with oil and whatever you prefer. If the topping contains liquid (such as cherry tomatoes) they may soften slightly on the surface, but the structure stays crispy.
What are Puglian friselline?
Puglian friselline are small biscuited bread rings, cooked twice until completely crispy and dry. They are one of the oldest baked products of the Puglian tradition, consumed for centuries as the daily bread of farmers.
How long do they keep?
Being completely biscuited and dry, friselline keep well — several months from production. Check the date on the packaging. Once opened keep in a sealed container.
Do they contain gluten?
Yes, they contain wheat flour and are not suitable for coeliacs or people with gluten intolerance. Please check the ingredient list for all allergen information.
Can I order them as a gift?
Yes. At checkout you can add a personalised message and specify a different delivery address. Paired with extra virgin olive oil or in a kit, they make an authentic Puglian gift.
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The ancient bread of Puglia, always ready
Artisan Puglian friselline: crispy, genuine, no additives. Dress them with extra virgin olive oil and taste Puglia immediately. A Mediterranean diet product with centuries of tradition.
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