Pan di ramerino

Pan di ramerino is a sweet Tuscan bread that is additionally enriched with raisins, olive oil, selected spices, and – ramerino, which means rosemary. The bread can also be enriched with walnuts and black pepper, depending on personal preferences. Visually, this delicacy looks like a soft bun imprinted with a criss-cross design on top. Traditionally, pan di ramerino was made by peasants for Giovedi Santo (Holy Thursday), but today it can be found in Florentine bakeries throughout the year. It is recommended to serve the sweet bread with cheese, butter, and coffee or sweet wine on the side.