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Italian Crescente Bolognese Recipe

This Crescente Bolognese is a toss between a focaccia and a soft bread stick. This is a simple recipe made with fresh rosemary and rock salt.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Rising Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 10 pieces
Calories: 178 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup water* lukewarm (80 grams)*
  • 1½ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 cups all purpose or bread flour (260 grams)
  • 1¾ tablespoons lard or butter (soft)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¾-1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped Rosemary
If the dough is too dry than add 1-2 tablespoons extra. I added 1 ½ tablespoons extra.
EXTRAS
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for brushing)
  • ½-1 tablespoon rock salt (for sprinkling)

Instructions

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  1. In the mixing bowl add the water and sprinkle the yeast on top, let it sit for 5-10 minutes, then stir to combine. Add the flour, lard, olive oil and chopped rosemary, start to knead then add the salt. Continue to knead for approximately 5 minutes to form a soft compact dough.
  2. Move the dough to a lightly floured flat surface and shape into a ball. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, rolling the dough in the bowl, cover and let rise in a warm draft free area for 1- 2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
  3. Remove the dough from the bowl and roll it (do not knead) into a rectangle shape ½ inch / 1.2 cm thick. With a pastry wheel, pizza cutter or sharp knife cut the dough into 2-3 inch long strips. Place on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean tea towel and let rise for approximately 50-60 minutes in a warm draft free area.
  4. Pre-heat oven to 375F (190C).
  5. Before baking brush the dough with some olive oil, sprinkle with rock salt and more chopped rosemary if desired. Bake for approximately 18-20 minutes or until golden. Move the crescente immediately to a wire rack to cool. Enjoy!

Notes

  • If the dough is a little dry add 1-2 tablespoons extra of lukewarm water, I added 1 1/2 tablespoons extra.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 178kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 199mg (8%) Potassium 49mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 100IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 178

% Daily Value*

Calories 178kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 199mg 8%
Potassium 49mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 100IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.