A Puglian specialty: friselline
Today we offer you a Puglian specialty that is tasty and perfect for every season: we are obviously talking about Puglian friselline with oil, which, besides being irresistible, are also one of those Puglian preparations whose roots are steeped in history. According to legend, they were brought to our land by Aeneas when the hero landed at the place we know today as Porto Badisco.
But what exactly are friselline?
They can essentially be considered as rings made of toasted bread, which are cut transversely in half using a string, and then baked again in the oven at a warm temperature, which gives them that special crunchiness, at least until they are served at the table according to the Puglian friselline with oil recipe.
What is the difference between friselline and frise?
The friselline you find on this page are small, you can munch on them, top them with something like chopped tomatoes, or our preserves. They do not need to be soaked unlike the larger frise, but they might absorb a bit of water from the topping. They are ideal for an appetizer.
Tradition and present of Puglian friselline
According to tradition, Puglian friselline were the bread consumed daily by Puglian farmers, who prepared them by adding fresh tomatoes, arugula, and finally, seasoning the whole with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Today, Puglian friselline have earned a place of honor, in all respects, within the Mediterranean diet, representing a rather refined and sought-after meal.