Italy and breakfast, as diverse as the country are the culinary traditions of the local people's daily breakfast, which vary greatly by region.
For Italians, this will Colazione Taken at the bar while standing quickly before starting work. People chat with acquaintances or colleagues and read in one of the daily newspapers displayed in the bars.
In Italy, breakfast is often simple and easy. It typically consists of coffee, such as an espresso or cappuccino, and something sweet, such as a croissant (cornetto) or a piece of pastry. Many Italians also enjoy a piece of panettone or pandoro, especially during the holidays. In the South of the Country, a small glass of water is served free of charge with an espresso.
It is less sumptuous than in other countries, but very tasty and tends to be more sweet! In addition to coffee and a croissant, the ingredients of Italian cooking include milk, coffee, rusks, jam, yoghurt and orange juice
Here I will take you on a journey into Italian breakfast habits.
From rye bread in South Tyrol to focaccia in Liguria to granità in Sicily...
Mountains and lakes - Trentino Alto Adige
South Tyrol looks back on a long history of baking. Locally grown rye became the home of black bread and shake bread. The latter is made from rye flour, water, yeast, salt and some spices. Typical of mountain regions, fresh bread with marmalade made from the surrounding forests and butter made from mountain farmers' milk is eaten to start the day.
The charming coast of northern Italy - Liguria
We are staying in Northern Italy and Liguria, on the other hand, offering a delicious, semi-salty breakfast with its charming coastline. The focaccia, seasoned with olive oil and salt, is accompanied by a full-bodied cappuccino.
The heart of Italy - Lazio
We travel on towards central Italy, the heart of Italy, Lazio. A small sweet treat called Maritozzo is waiting here.
It is a soft, airy yeast cookie, divided in half and filled with lots of cream.
Maritozzo is the epitome of Rome's confectionary art.
On the Slopes of Mount Vesuvius — Campania with Naples
A sweet heart of ricotta and semolina, surrounded by the finest puff pastry. The Neapolitan sfogliatella is a real delicacy whose shape is reminiscent of a mussel.
The coffee in Naples is richer than anywhere else. One of the City's Traditions is That of Deferred Coffee: Customers Order a Cup at the Bar and Pay for Two, Giving the Second to Guests in Need.
The sunny island - Sicily
In sunny and warm Sicily, a special breakfast adapted to the climate is served. A soft, sweet and hot yeast roll with creamy and grainy ice cream, called granità in the flavors almond, coffee, lemon or black mulberry, with or without cream. Sweet and fresh come together in the most beautiful way!
