Casa Rinaldi Pizza-flavored Breadsticks

TASTING NOTES FROM THE CURATOR

These breadsticks are called “grissini” in Italy, and are long and thin, with a crisp, dry texture. You’d be hard-pressed to not find these at every Italian eatery and restaurant. Casa Rinaldi’s version are made with a traditional Italian recipe and have an elegant taste. These ones, in particular, have the added uniqueness of pizza flavor. They’re aromatic and delicious, giving hints of basil and tomato.

PREPARATION AND PAIRINGS

These breadsticks, or grissini, are a perfect snack. They’re very flavorful, and relatively light, so they’re great for any time of the day. Children will love them. You can serve them on their own as an appetizer, with some tapenade on the side. You can even serve them with salads and soups.

FROM SOLUTION TO STAR QUALITY

The story goes that grissini was birthed in Piedmont, Italy in the 17th century. Created by a baker from Turin, Antonio Brunero, the grissini was intended for the son of King Victor Emanuel II, who was suspected to have a digestive disorder. The grissini was a light, crisp bread that was meant to help the young duke digest easier.

There is no evidence of whether or not it actually worked to improve the duke’s digestion, but the grissini grew in popularity, with bakeries attempting to outdo each other with the longest, thinnest breadsticks. Today, grissini is a staple on the Italian dinner table.

Storage Instructions

Store your breadsticks/grissini in an airtight container at room temperature. Consume within 1 month.