With a similar appearance to that of bread, the "Pandolce della Costa" has been recognized as De. Co. by the Municipality of Fortunago.
As the name suggests, it consists of a sweet, fragrant bread with a unique flavor, characteristics that are given, in particular, by the presence of aromas and raisins.
The recipe of "Pandolce della Costa" was born from the creativity of our time and differs from that of traditional bread, formerly prepared by housewives, and from that of classic desserts, because it is new and delicious.
The ingredients necessary for its realization are: flour, sugar, egg yolk, water, butter, brewer's yeast, natural flavors and sultanas. All simple products that could not be missing from the farmers' homes in the past.
The procedure does not present particular difficulties. It involves the amalgamation of the necessary raw materials to obtain a mixture with a similar consistency to that of bread dough. Once the processing is finished, it continues with the formation of a medium sized round loaf, which will then be baked.
The result is spectacular and it has a sweet and refined taste.
The “Pandolce della Costa” of Fortunago
A sweet De. Co. : “Pandolce della Costa”.
Each territory can boast numerous typical and traditional products that are unique in their kind, in fact, there are some of them which have been given the title of "Municipal Denomination".
The De.Co. mark was born from a law, more precisely the Law n. 142 and is also a source of pride for many Municipalities in the Oltrepò Pavese area. It certifies that a specific product, be it food or artisanal, but also a specific recipe, are considered original and typical of the place.
There are many delicacies that boast this recognition, helping to enhance the places they come from and to guarantee their historical and cultural link with the territory. The "Miccone" of Stradella, the "Malfatti" of Fortunago, the potato of Brallo and the "Mundiöla" of Montesegale are just some of the examples of De.Co. that belong to and characterize the Oltrepò.
Discover other traditional products and which ones have this mark, where to find them and, in many cases, where to taste them.