Scali bread
Scali Bread is an Italian-American style of bread made predominantly in the Boston, Massachusetts area. It is a braided loaf that is covered in sesame seeds.[1][2] It was originally made by the Scali family of Boston, and is now a regional specialty.[3]
| Type | Bread |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | United States |
| Region or state | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Main ingredients | flour, water, yeast, sesame seeds |
Available at many bakeries in the Boston area, a Scali can be purchased intact or quickly sliced on an industrial bread slicer. One bakery that has been making the traditional form for decades is the Winter Hill Bakery, a popular Somerville source of this loaf for decades.[4]
Traditional bakery shelves of Scali bread, with pricing, 2023. Winter Hill Bakery, Somerville MA.
References
- "For the Love of Scali Bread". King Arthur Flour.
- "Regional Specialty: Scali Bread". the kitchn.
- Fertig, Judith (2011). The Artisan Bread Machine: 250 Recipes for Breads, Rolls, Flatbreads and Pizzas. Robert Rose Incorporated. p. 148. ISBN 9780778802648.
- Swindells, Katharine (2021-01-14). "Winter Hill Bakery Is a Somerville Icon". Eater Boston. Retrieved 2023-02-16.
Typical seeded Scali bread loaf, unlabeled. Winter Hill Bakery, Somerville MA.
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