Bread of Matera: an ancient tradition

The city of Matera, European Capital of Culture 2019, is known not only for its scenic and architectural beauties but mostly for its aromas and flavors of the the culinary tradition of this place. Our experiential tour includes a workshop on the production of the bread with a previous presentation and description of the bakery, that it’s active in the territory for four generations. The workshop starts with the explanation of the products, such as: best local semolina and yeast base. It continues with the description of the processing techniques: mixture, leavening, the creation of the shape of the bread and emission of the stamp type that characterizes the Bread of Matera. During the realisation of the shapes of the bread, the guests will work and create their loaf of bread that at the end of cooking they can take away with them. At the end of the visit, guests can finish this experiential tour with a tasting of typical products. Itinerary: - Meeting with the tourist guide at the Church of Purgatory, Via Ridola; - Itinerant walk up to the bakery, in Via Nazionale; - Entrance to the bakery and description of this one; - Matera Bread Workshop; - Tasting.