Pan di Ramerino | Tuscan Rosemary & Raisin Bread Rolls
These are small, sweet bread rolls from Tuscany, infused with aromatic rosemary and studded with juicy raisins, offering a unique blend of flavors.
Equipment
- Bowl
- Skillet
- Baking sheet
- Pastry brush
- Knife
- Plastic wrap
Ingredients
- 2 cups bread flour Manitoba flour
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ⅓ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 ⅓ cups raisins
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary finely chopped
- 1 ¾ tsp salt
- ¾ cup lukewarm water
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ cup + 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Soak Raisins: Start by soaking the raisins in cold water.1 ⅓ cups raisins
- Infuse Oil: Warm olive oil with rosemary in a skillet over low heat for 15 minutes, until the rosemary changes color. Strain the oil and discard the rosemary.1 tbsp fresh rosemary, ½ cup + 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Mix Dough: In a bowl, mix both flours, sugar, and salt. Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water and add it to the flour mixture.2 cups bread flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 ¾ tsp salt, ¾ cup lukewarm water, 1 ⅓ tsp active dry yeast
- Knead Dough: Add the rosemary-infused oil and start kneading. Drain and squeeze the raisins, then fold them into the dough.
- Rise Dough: Knead until smooth and transfer to a floured surface. Let it rise in a covered bowl for about 2 hours.2 cups all-purpose flour
- Shape Rolls: Once risen, divide into 12 equal parts, about 2.8 oz each, and shape into balls.
- Second Rise: Place the rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let them rise for another hour.
- Bake: Brush rolls with olive oil and make a checkerboard pattern cuts on top with a knife. Bake in a preheated oven at 390°F for 20 minutes.
- Egg Wash: Remove from oven, brush with a mixture of egg yolk and water, and bake for another 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. For a nice presentation, serve with fresh rosemary.1 egg yolk
Notes
- Enjoy Pan di Ramerino within a couple of days, stored under a glass dome. Freezing is not recommended.
- For a vegan version, replace the egg wash with a simple syrup made from equal parts water and sugar.