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Trapani Cabbuci - Rustic Sicilian Bread Rolls for Summer Feasts
Traditional cabbuci from Trapani: soft, golden Sicilian bread rolls perfect for stuffing with cured meats, cheeses and sun-ripened tomatoes.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 1 kg well-proved rustic bread dough
- ✓ extra-virgin olive oil
📊 Nutritional Information
Cabbuci - the rustic bread rolls of Trapani - are one of those humble Sicilian treasures that instantly transport you to sunlit kitchens and long summer afternoons by the sea. Made from simple, well-proved bread dough, they bake into soft, warm rolls with a lightly golden crust, ready to be filled with whatever the season has to offer.
Their origins lie in the island’s deep connection to wheat and bread-making, traditions carried proudly through generations. In Trapani, cabbuci are often split open and stuffed with local specialities such as salami, tuma (a soft, delicate Sicilian cheese) and ripe tomatoes - a combination that feels wonderfully rustic and deeply satisfying.
Perfect for picnics, informal lunches or easy dinners with friends, these rolls shine in spring and summer when fresh ingredients truly sing. One bite and you’ll understand why they’re cherished across western Sicily.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Lightly work the proved dough, adding a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.
- 2
Divide into 8 small rolls, flatten gently and place well spaced on a lightly oiled baking tray.
- 3
Leave to rest for about 30 minutes.
- 4
Brush the tops with a mixture of olive oil and a little water to keep them soft.
- 5
Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C until beautifully golden.
- 6
Once baked, split the cabbuci open and fill with your favourite ingredients.
💡 Tips and Variations
Try stuffing your cabbuci with sun-dried tomatoes, black olives or capers for a more Mediterranean touch.
📦 Storage
- • Keep in a paper bag for up to 1 day.
- • Freeze freshly baked cabbuci for up to 1 month.
- • Reheat at 180°C for 5 minutes before serving.
🍷 Pairing
Enjoy with a glass of Cerasuolo di Vittoria - a bright, fruity Sicilian red that pairs beautifully with rustic breads and savoury fillings.
I hope you’ve enjoyed discovering these Trapani cabbuci, a little slice of Sicily that brings sunshine to any table. Share them with friends, fill them generously and savour every warm, comforting bite. Buon appetito!
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