Ciabatta is an Italian white bread, and can be found in nearly every province of Italy with slight variations from region to region. The literal translation of the word is ‘slipper’ due to its shape.
At IL FORNAIO our Ciabatta and Panini’s are one of our most prestigious products, naturally only the finest ingredients contribute to Sebastiano and Giuseppe’s tried and tested authentic family recipe.
After a 24-hour process of fermentation where the distinct Italian flavour of the olive oil infuses with the fermenting yeast and wheat of the mixture.
The next step is the complex yet simple stage of rising or proving, allowing the formation of gas bubbles to be trapped within the matrix of the dough.
After being placed on their own cloth bed setters to prove the final stage is to stone bake the Ciabatta dough, providing the Ciabatta with the characteristics of a light open crumb structure with a thin and crispy crust.
IL FORNAIO’s Ciabatta and Panini’s can be presented in many shapes and sizes from;
Just to name a few.
The inclusion of Mediterranean ingredients such as;
All of which can be added to further heighten the flavour and eating experience.
IL FORNAIO’s Ciabattas and Paninis can be hand crafted to provide a more traditional style, or pinned and cut by machine to maintain a more uniform appearance, depending on your requirements, whether small, large or a specific shape.
IL FORNAIO works closely with its customers to achieve client brief specifications, hot or cold eats, microwave compatibility and chill chain versatility.
Whether it is a client brief or seasonal concepts, we are more than happy to discuss your requirements.
Focaccia belongs to the northern shores of the Mediterranean and has its origins within antiquity. Focaccia is essentially an Italian flatbread made with yeast and olive oil. The name focaccia derives from the Latin words Panis Focacius. Panis simply meaning bread and Focacius meaning centre of fire place.
IL FORNAIO’s Focaccia is produced using a similar method to that for Ciabatta, blending the finest ingredients into our authentic family recipe.
After the kneading process and resting allowing the dough to rise, one of our master bakers hand crafts the aerated dough providing the traditional dimpled visual aspect everyone knows and loves.
Following the baking process our Focaccia breads are then bathed in extra virgin olive oil providing an improved quality of the finished product with a golden outer crumb.
Our Focaccia’s can be hand crafted to provide a more traditional style, or pinned and cut by machine to maintain a more uniform appearance.
IL FORNAIO’s Focaccias are available in a range of sizes and flavours. These include but are limited to;
The use of seeds such as;
Immerse the consumer in popular taste profiles enjoyed all around the world.
Depending on your requirements whether small, large or a specific shape.
IL FORNAIO works closely with its customers to achieve client brief specifications, hot or cold eats, microwave compatibility and chill chain versatility.
Whether it is a client brief or seasonal concepts, we are more than happy to discuss your requirements.
IL FORNAIO’s individual rolls range from, small airline style presentation to large options ready to be filled.
Our individual rolls are available in many variations and flavours which include;
Our impressive array of rolls can be crafted from our authentic family recipe if requested.
The use of additional ingredient’s such as;
Immerse the consumer in the traditional taste profiles of the Mediterranean.
IL FORNAIO provides exciting and new flavours to complement our client’s requirements.
Cut and glaze options combines with numerous shapes and styles such as but not limited to;
Which create an extensive and unique assortment tailored and functional in all food retail sectors.
From flow wrapped and mixed bag options to compliment the re-heating of rolls all the way to cold eats, microwave compatibility, chill chain compliance, client briefs or seasonal concepts.
IL FORNAIO will work closely with our customers to achieve specifications to suit our clients brief.
Sub roll sandwiches are known around the world in a variety of different names.
Originally, Sub roll sandwiches were only made with Italian cheeses and herbs.
Today the term is used to define a sandwich bread made plain or with a variety of inclusions and flavours.
IL FORNAIO’s Sub roll recipes are versatile and can be requested to incorporate our authentic family recipe.
Our Sub rolls are available in a wide variety, with many inclusions and flavours to choose from.
Just to name a few.
Top cuts can also be requested to enhance the overall appearance of the product.
IL FORNAIO works closely with its customers to achieve client brief specifications, hot or cold eats, microwave compatibility and chill chain versatility.
Whether it is a client brief or seasonal concepts, we are more than happy to discuss your requirements.
Brioche is an enriched bread and is considered a Viennoiserie, with its origins found in French antiquity.
IL FORNAIO’s Brioche breads are diverse and delicious featuring a rich and tender crumb. Our signature dark golden crust is accentuated by a vegan glaze applied after proving to provide its final appearance.
IL FORNAIO’s Brioche breads range from mini sliders and Parisienne cups all the way through to large options produced in;
The addition of ingredients such as, mixed fruits can be requested to further heighten the taste profile.
Top cuts can also be requested along with seed, grain and other popular toppings to enhance the flavour and overall appearance of the product.
IL FORNAIO works closely with its customers to achieve client brief specifications, hot or cold eats, microwave compatibility and chill chain versatility.
IL FORNAIOS’s bespoke and specialty breads are initiated from a client brief, traditional knowledge, seasonal concepts or innovative ideas.
If requested incorporating our authentic family recipe into our customer’s specifications.
IL FORNAIO keeps a close eye on trends, satisfying today’s demands and liberating new opportunities within the food service and bakery industry.
In the past we have collaborated and produced new and exciting products allowing IL FORNAIO to stay at the forefront of taste and flavour profiling.
Recently we have adapted our equipment to accommodate new product ranges, also adding a brand new state of the art ciabatta line to our factory.
Whether your requirements are handcrafted specialties or uniform compliancy.
IL FORNAIO will closely with our customers to achieve specifications to suit our clients brief.