What name is given to the flat, oven-baked Italian bread, related to, but different from Pizza? It is usually seasoned with olive oil, salt and sometimes herbs.
Bread in Europe palatable. Traditional rustic breads include "sfilatino imbottito" (a stuffed bread roll) and "pizza bianca" (a flat white bread). "Focaccia" is quite popular in Italy and southern France. In Provence, it is known as "fougasse" or "fouace", with the former becoming increasingly common. Fougasse can now be bought all over France. It is usually seasoned with olive oil and herbs, and often either topped with cheese or stuffed with meat or vegetables. Focaccia doughs are similar in style and texture to pizza doughs. "Pane in cassetta" and "pan carré" are low grade factory produced convenience foods sold in all Italian supermarkets.
Garlic bread Garlic bread Garlic bread (also called garlic toast) consists of bread (usually a baguette or sour dough like a ciabatta), topped with garlic and olive oil or butter and may include additional herbs, such as oregano chives. It is then either grilled or broiled until toasted or baked in a conventional or bread oven. It is typically made using a French baguette, or sometimes a sourdough like ciabatta which is partially sliced downwards, allowing the condiments to soak into the loaf while keeping it in one piece. The bread is then stuffed through the cuts with oil and minced garlic