€ 4,13 for Confezione da 250g
Like many other traditional Italian products, these pastries were born out of necessity and an emergency. Tradition says that at some unspecified time, one year, due to a poor harvest, the price of wheat skyrocketed, and thus the bakers had to come up with a solution and mixed fine flour (00 flour) with finely ground corn that could not be used for polenta.
Similar treats, in 1850, were known as Bataje in the Barge area and were used for baptism celebrations, in ancient Piedmontese "Fè Batiè." The production area of Pasta di Meliga seems to date back to the town of Lanzo, although they can also be found in Monregalese, Canavese, and Biellese. Generally, however, throughout the province of Cuneo.
The product is made and shipped fresh, which is why it is purchased by reservation. Its shelf life is about 3 months, ensuring appropriate use over time while always maintaining its fragrance.
The Meliga Cookies from Cuneo are part of the tradition of Piedmontese dry pastry. Their texture is particularly crumbly and pleasantly buttery and aromatic, with the typical sensation of finely ground corn.
They are excellent little treats for a substantial breakfast or for an afternoon break with a refined tea, but they can also be a dessert to serve at the end of a meal with zabaglione cream or with mascarpone cream sprinkled with cocoa, as well as a gift to bring when invited.
To pair with sweet wines like passito from white grapes, especially the good Zibibbo from Pantelleria.
€ 4,13
for Confezione da 250g
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Piedmont
Meliga di Lanzo pasta
