If you own or manage a restaurant, purchasing breads from a wholesale bakery is often an ideal solution. Having loaves and rolls on hand can save a lot of time on in-house baking and allow you to give equal attention to the rest of your menu. Italian breads feature distinctive flavors and textures that can make your sandwiches and dishes even more delicious. Here's a look at a few artisan selections you might purchase wholesale. 

Which Italian Breads Do Wholesale Bakeries Offer?

1. Ciabatta 

This Italian white bread, made with wheat flour and water combined with yeast, salt, and olive oil, is among the most commonly served in restaurants throughout the U.S. It has a long and slightly flat shape that bears a resemblance to the Spanish Gallego or French baguette. 

Featuring a hard crust, soft interior, and robust wheat flavors, ciabatta can make excellent bread for sandwiches on your menu. Alternatively, you might slice and serve it with olive oil as an appetizer or accompaniment to entrees. Defrost for about 15 minutes and bake for another 15 minutes before serving. 

2. Panini Bread

Paninis are sandwiches made with thinly sliced, flavorful Italian breads, such as ciabatta, focaccia, and michetta. Chefs typically prepare them by stuffing fresh meats, cheeses, and veggies between two slices and grilling or toasting them, which warms the ingredients through and allows their flavors to meld. Wholesale bakers may offer pre-sliced panini bread that chefs can simply remove from the packaging and briefly thaw before creating delectable sandwiches. 

3. Rustic Italian Bread 

Rustic Italian bread, also known as bastón precocido, consists of long loaves prepared with simple ingredients, such as flour, water, and yeast. While baking, they develop a crispy crust and soft yet dense interior, making them perfect for dipping into savory soups and robust pasta sauces. Simply defrost them for about 15 minutes and bake them for 10 minutes or so before serving alongside starters and main courses. 

4. Mini Rombo

This small table bread in the shape of a rhombus will differentiate you from the competition and it will also delight your customers. Crispy and flaky on the outside with a ciabatta texture on the inside, it is the perfect snack to entertain your customers while they decide what they want to order. Extra virgin olive oil or room temperature butter are good accessories to this delicious bread.

The next time your restaurant needs Italian breads, turn to EuroPan. Since 1999, this wholesale bakery has provided artisan breads and pastries made with fresh, high-quality ingredients to clients throughout Miami and Fort Lauderdale, FL. Call (305) 392-5555 to place an order for thaw-and-serve products, and visit the website to browse their catalog of delicious, freshly baked goods. Visit them on LinkedIn to learn more about the company.