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Crescentine — traditional dish from Bologna, Italy
Snack Meat

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥230kcal
💪6gProtein
🌾38gCarbs
🥑7gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️100 gServing

* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Crescentine

How to order / say it
Say it Crescentine — [kreh-SEN-tee-neh]
Order I'd like some crescentine, please.
Locally Vorrei delle crescentine, per favore.
Say locally

Fried dough rounds, often served with cured meats.

Why try it?

Crescentine highlights Bologna's dedication to simple yet flavorful bites that celebrate artisan bread-making. They're a staple of social dining in the region, showcasing Bolognese hospitality and love for sharing food.

How it tastes

Light and airy with a subtle, yeasty flavor, they are crisp on the outside and soft within, often kissed by the saltiness of complementary cured meats.

Origin & History — first documented: 1450

Created around the 15th century in Bologna, crescentine started as peasant food due to their simple ingredients. Over time, they became beloved snacks, served warm and used to highlight regional meats.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 500 g all-purpose flour
  • 🥕 250 ml water
  • 🌾 7 g yeast
  • 🧂 10 g salt
  • 🥛 50 g lard
  • 🫒 50 ml olive oil

Method

  1. 1 Combine flour, yeast, and salt in a bowl, mixing in water gradually.
  2. 2 Knead dough until smooth, let rise until doubled.
  3. 3 Roll out dough, cut into round discs.
  4. 4 Fry discs in hot oil until golden and puffy.
  5. 5 Drain, serve warm with cured meats or cheeses.

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