Description
Maltese bread
Technical
Ftira is a ring-shaped, leavened, Maltese bread, usually eaten with fillings such as sardines, tuna, potato, fresh tomato, onion, capers and olives. Regional variations include Gozo ftira, which is served more like a pizza than a sandwich. Gozitan ftira is served open with thinly sliced potato over the crust, or folded over like a calzone.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
yeastyslightly sourearthymildly sweettoasted
Wine Analogy
Similar crust aroma profile to Champagne baguettes
Coffee Analogy
Toasted notes resembling light roast Ethiopian beans
Perfume Analogy
Bready accord in Maison Margiela's 'By the Fireplace'
Origin & History
Civilization
Maltese
Era
16th century
Region
Malta
Spread Path
Mediterranean trade routes
Culinary Applications
Ftira biz-zejtMaltaBase for tomato-rubbed open sandwich
Ftira tal-incovaGozoPizza-like topped bread
Ftira tat-tigiegaVallettaChicken-filled pocket bread
Dietary
VeganVegetarianHalalKosherwheatgluten