The Cuneo area is generous with chestnut trees, hence chestnuts abounds during Fall season. Many recipes contain this delicious nut, here is one coming from the local ancient tradition, a mouthwatering bread that can be enjoyed as an afternoon snack, or as a suitable meal accompaniment.
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Ingredients:
- 2 kg of flour
- 400g of Cuneo white chestnuts
- 10 g of fresh yeast
- a pinch of salt
- water
Directions:
Mix the flour, yeast, salt and water to get a soft dough and let it rise for 2 hours. Soften the chestnuts in water for several hours, then add them to the dough and let it rest for another hour. Cut the dough into a few loaves and bake it in the oven at 180 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Savor this delicious and traditional bread!
Deborah Bellotti
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