History of the Puccia
The Puccia (English p**n. “poocha”) is an ancient savoury flatbread indigenous to the Puglia region in southern Italy. It is griddle-fired and then stuffed with a wide variety of toppings. Its shape resembles a disk of approximately 20-30 cm and once baked the flat dough puffs up to create a domed, light, unique and fragrant bread roll. The art of the Puccia lies in the crea
tivity and freedom of ingredients used to dress it, making it the most versatile among Italian street food items. Traditionally Puccias are stuffed with sun dried tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, salt, “ricotta salata”, or alternatively with sautéed tender broccoli leaves and sausage meat. But in modern times Puccias have evolved to reflect the taste of many and condiments may vary as much as people’s personal tastes and likes. It can be considered as a complete meal, which can be as rich or as healthy as one might desire. Puccia is not the ordinary “heavy” bread loaf for its ingredients make it ideal for a quick and nourishing, yet light meal at practically any time of the day or night. Slow Food - “The fundamental right to the pleasure of good food”
After years of research and family tradition, Buddies are happy to offer you the best of traditional Puglia gastronomy and look forward to welcome you in their chain of Slow Food outlets. Their Puccia is prepared according to the family’s secret recipe which has been passed on from generation to generation across the decades. Puccia is considered a high quality Italian Slow Food product with no additives, colourings, preservatives or OGMs. Puccias are daily prepared on order and stuffed with prime quality fresh ingredients. Eat well…Eat healthy…Eat Puccia.
