Still Pan co'Santi continues the run-up to the festival on November 1, continuous
after last week's post , my journey through the different interpretations of the Sweet classic of this period, the Pan de 'Saints (Pan co'santi or if you prefer). After fortifying
news from the Crete Senesi, Maremma we move in, through the Monte Amiata and here the news is not as comforting.
start with the product more "globalized" I have met, the Pan de 'Santi' s company
Corsini of Casteldelpiano company from large numbers as well as supply the supermarket chains is present, inter alia, in the whole chain Autogrill and in several foreign countries.
in sampling takes me some skepticism due to the above mentioned, but I am comforted by the quality found in other products of that company, particularly in biscuits and Christmas cakes (Panettone Pandora and are often measured at the peak of domestic production ).
In this case, however, is skepticism that is confirmed: the product is certainly tasted nice and I do not wonder that it inspires some commercial success, but is inevitably far from my idea of \u200b\u200bPan de 'Santi.
The product, first and could not be otherwise, is not cool, but it was produced in an unspecified past and this has completely missed the humidity so that the dough is too dry inside (it's true that the Pan co'santi stale is good too, but only if the dough is only shoulder).
Leavening is good too since they were formed inside the bubble, rather obvious sign of a shortage of nuts in the cake. Also of note the presence, unusual, butter in the recipe (probably need to produce) that makes it unsuitable for subjects intolerant lactose.
summarize a product suitable to make known this type of cake away from our area, but local consumption is below the standard required. I reserve the right to review any fresh product (there is a store in Grosseto).
The second product is the bakery on Via San Martino
in Grosseto, baker of renown, as well as in a strategic position: even the seemingly little to convince me, with a smooth surface which is still a sign of a preponderance of the dough on dried fruit (in this case with figs).
Opening it looks too wet, a sign of recent cooking but not quite enough, so that the reference sample to the next day when the product is "pulled".
also tasted it denotes a lack of dried fruit, while the note peposo in the background will be very pleasing to those who are not crazy about this spice. Overall a
enough product, but fails to shine.
this month to continue my tour of tasting sessions, I welcome any suggestions and comments (leave a comment or send me an email
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