Don’t overlook them, dear reader,” wrote the Gazzetta di Torino newspaper in 1884, when it introduced Krumiri to the general public and invited gourmets to go and try them at the Turin Exhibition. Just picture Italian grandmothers making it in the kitchen, each with her own secret recipe that is as simple as it is unique.

Whether they’re sweet and bubbly or robust and fortified, the important thing is that they are noble wines.One thing we do know for sure is that in 1878, as the newspapers of the day report, the one and only Krumiri were an instant sweet success in the Italian art of confectionery. Day by day, their pastries became the most beloved in town, thanks to their secret: use only the highest quality ingredients, from a well-maintained mother yeast to IGP hazelnuts from Piemonte to fresh cage-free eggs. It’s a match made in heaven, perhaps because some of Italy’s best grapes grow on the Monferrato hills not far from where Krumiri are made. In the space of just a few years they reached the Italian President’s Palace, the Italian Parliament, and even headed overseas to the White House, where they have been appreciated by presidents, famous actors, showbiz stars and Nobel prize winners.

Staying faithful to the most authentic tradition, never changing the recipe and the simple, wholesome ingredients are what make Krumiri unique. Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. Ingredients: wheat flour, sugar, palm oil, eggs, low-fat cocoa powder (5%), butter, honey, salt, flavorings. These fine biscuits are exquisite eaten on their own while also constituting the perfect accompaniment to beverages and soft-serve desserts. Many Italians start the day with filled pastries, biscuits, even chocolate pralines are enjoyed with a quick espresso.Even more artfully, when all the dough has been used up, form the 'canelli' into half moon shapes 'appena accennata'. These Krumini biscuits are made by the Bistefani brand following the ancient recipe of their master bakers. The images of the products are purely indicative, the products sent may undergo changes in packaging and format. Enjoy the original zabaione with the sweet Krumiri which is infused with a hint of aromatic Madagascar vanilla.

There’s always the strong desire to look towards the future and a new era, but also to respect traditions that convey values and security at the same time. However, these images may not actually correspond to the products delivered to your home, also for reasons of a technical nature. The following years also saw royal approval with the company permitted to display the seals of the Duchy of Aosta, Genova and King Umberto I on each packet.

Mix the butter with the powdered sugar and egg yolks, then add the flour and cornmeal, a pinch of salt and the seeds scraped from the vanilla pod. It was amazing to see a typical Italian gentleman on the cash counter and just behind the bakery is where the local ladies worked to prepare, sort and pack them.

The family takes care to prepare the cornmeal cookies using Rossi's original three-day artisanal method as well as to package the cookies in the traditional keepsake tin – they're an incredibly popular around Christmas.

It’s like love at first sight, but with a feeling of pride: there isn’t anyone from Casale who won’t give the flavour that has become the symbol of their land as a gift to others. Domenico Rossi first developed the recipe in 1878 and the best 'krumiri' are still darkish in color and contain no preservatives whatsoever - www. id":273536221277,"handle":"bakery","title":"Bakery","updated_at":"2024-01-30T14:39:22+00:00","body_html":"Classic favourites and innovative flavours, all made with the finest ingredients. Our Piemonte travel articles will take you from Lake Maggiore to Alba, Asti, Bra and Barolo before continuing to Turin and then east along the Po Valley. Squeeze ridged tubes at least 2”-3” long directly onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then bend them slightly into the traditional shape.