Description
Pan Tranvai is a typical bread from the Brianza area in Lombardy, adjacent to Lake Como. Pan Tranvai is a traditional bread with raisins, named during wartime because it was sold exclusively at the tram station connecting Monza to Milan. Also known as the poor man's panettone, Pan Tranvai was often the only food providing workers with sugar and carbohydrates during the day. Today, Pan Tranvai has become a dessert enjoyed all year round. This dessert is made with bread and sultanas, with the historical recipe calling for 1 kg of flour and 3 kg of sultanas. Today, Pan Tranvai is produced by the SuperPan bakery as it was in the past, using only natural ingredients. Pairings: Pan Tranvai is excellent enjoyed on its own. Great as a snack, it is enjoyed by both young and old on any occasion. Storage: Store Pan Tranvai in a dry place. It is fresh bread and should be consumed within 5 days. Preparation: Pan Tranvai is very simple; it is a classic bread made with flour, yeast, and salt, with the addition of raisins, which give the bread a sweet flavor. This bread has a soft texture, tender on the palate, almost moist around the raisins.