Pane di Matera IGP al Grano Duro
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Origin
Basilicata — Matera e Provincia
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Description
Matera's UNESCO-protected sourdough bread — baked in wood-fired stone ovens and made exclusively from semola rimacinata di grano duro. The defining characteristic is the deeply scored cross on top (representing the blessing of wheat), a thick crust that shatters into amber shards, and a dense, moist yellow crumb that stays fresh for up to a week. Lievito madre (sourdough starter) provides the sole leavening — no commercial yeast is permitted under IGP regulations.
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The Thread
—Neighbouring durum wheat bread tradition — both IGP-protected, both made with semola rimacinata, both requiring wood-fired ovens for authentic crust Sicilian
—Both use long fermentation with natural starters and rely on high heat for rapid oven spring and crust formation Levantine
—Parallel development of regional sourdough identity tied to local grain varieties and water mineral composition San · Francisco
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Flavour Context
Deep wheat nuttiness, slight tang from sourdough, thick crackling crust, dense yellow crumb that stays moist for days — deeply satisfying with just olive oil and salt
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