Crescentine (tigelle) with cured meats

Crescentine, also known as tigelle, are small rounds of golden bread baked between hot plates that imprint the surface with their characteristic decorative pattern. The outside is lightly crisp, while the inside stays soft and warm, perfect for holding cured meats, cheeses, and the fragrant Modenese lard-and-garlic spread. Each bite alternates crunch and savoriness, with rustic aromas that recall country kitchens. They are often enjoyed in company, placed at the center of the table as a convivial dish somewhere between an aperitivo and dinner.