| Alternative names | Rosetta |
|---|---|
| Type | Bread |
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Region or state | |
Michetta (Italian:[miˈketta];Italian for 'little crumb', only used innorthern Italy) orrosetta (Italian for 'little rose', used in the rest of the country) is anItalianwhite bread, recognizable by its bulged shape.
Michetta is a variation of theAustrianKaisersemmel brought toMilan in the 19th century during theAustrian rule.[1] Functionaries of the Austrian empire introduced a number of food products, including theKaisersemmel, a type of bread with segments resembling a small rose.
However, due to the higher humidity, themichetta produced inMilan is made with a modified recipe, and only lasts one day.[2]
Themichetta rolls are highly leavened, more so than the VienneseKaisersemmel, so the interior is very nearly hollow, producing a very light roll with hard crust, but they do not keep very well, and are best eaten freshly baked.[3]
The new type of bread was calledmichetta, from the Lombard version ofKaisersemmel,micca,[4] a term originally meaning 'crumb'.