Michetta (''little crumb''; only used in Northern Italy) or Rosetta (''little rose'', used in the rest of the country) is an

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, recognizable by its bulged shape.

History

Michetta is a variation of the Austrian ''Kaisersemmel'' brought to Milan in the 19th century during the Austrian rule. Functionaries of the Austrian empire introduced a number of food products, including the '' Kaisersemmel'', a type of bread with segments resembling a small rose. However, due to the higher humidity, the michetta produced in

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is made with a modified recipe, and only lasts one day. The ''michetta'' rolls are highly leavened, more so than the Viennese ''Kaisersemmel'', so the interior is very nearly hollow, producing a very light roll with hard crust, but they do not keep very well, and are best eaten freshly baked. The new type of bread was called ''michetta'', from the Lombard version of ''Kaisersemmel'', ''micca'', a term originally meaning "crumb."

References

External links

Page about michetta and other Lombardy breads
{{Italian bread Cuisine of Lombardy Italian breads Yeast breads