Pane e Marmellata
A taste of Italy… from Home!
Breakfast in Italy
Like the French, Italians often have light, simple breakfasts. A beloved classic is butter and jam on bread, which is available in most homes, cafes and hotels.
Prep Time: 5min
Total Time: 5min
Ingredients
- butter
- 2 slices of bread
- choice of jam
Bread Suggestions
- Fette biscottate (or rusk)for a truely classic Italian taste, see if you can find this crunchy twice-baked bread biscuit
- Ciabattaa popular crusty yet light Italian bread
- Other
you can enjoy this simple meal with most types of bread loafs; anything with a nice crunchy exterior and soft airy inside is ideal.
Popular Jams in Italy
- Mulberry
- Apricot
- Sour Cherry
- Orange marmalade
Method
Step 1
If needed, slice bread into thick slices.
Step 2
Spread a little butter and a nice amount of jam. Enjoy with a cup of Italian coffee.