My Family came to Canada in 1913 from the town of Pesaro in the Province of Le Marche, Italy. Over the years, traditions were lost or no longer practiced as my ancestors blended more into the Canadian fabric. But, Crescia has always survive the test of time and it has now been alive and well for 4 generations in our Canadian family. I’m sure it’s not the same as the one my great-grandmother (Bisnonna Laura) made, but I hope it’s a close resemblance. [...]
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 Cup Warm Water
- 1 Tablespoon Active Dry Yeast
- 1 Teaspoon Sugar
- 6 Large Eggs (Thank you ladies!)
- 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Coarse Black Pepper (Decrease to your palate)
- 1 Tablespoon Salt
- 2 Cups Grated Romano Cheese (Parmesan or Pecorino substitute)
- 8 Cups All Purpose Flour
Via Mariano Pallottini