Ultner Brot Spelt Grissini with Schüttelbrot. Organic grissini made from South Tyrolean whole spelt – with crunchy Schüttelbrot crumbs, fennel, and blue fenugreek.

Ultner Brot Spelt Grissini with Schüttelbrot are organic grissini made from whole spelt flour, coated with crumbs of Ultner Schüttelbrot and baked with extra virgin olive oil. They come from St. Walburg in the Ultental Valley, South Tyrol. One pack contains 200 g.

Grissini with Schüttelbrot by Ultner Brot combine two bread cultures. Grissini are the thin, crunchy breadsticks that grace the table at every aperitivo in Italy. Schüttelbrot is the hard rye flatbread of South Tyrolean mountain farmers. Ultner Brot bakes the sticks from whole spelt flour and coats them in crumbs from their own Schüttelbrot. This gives every stick a rough, hearty exterior with that characteristic savory bread flavor. The spelt comes from the Regiokorn project, meaning it is grain grown in South Tyrol. The dough contains whole spelt flour, rye flour, extra virgin olive oil, rock salt, barley malt flour, yeast, fennel, and blue fenugreek. Apart from the salt, all ingredients are organic.

Flavor

The grissini have a nutty spelt taste and are savory like South Tyrolean bread. The Schüttelbrot crumbs give the surface a rough crunch and a rye note reminiscent of a hearty snack (Marende). Fennel and blue fenugreek provide a warm spice, while olive oil adds a round, slightly fruity background.

When broken, the sticks crack dry and loud. Inside, they are firm and hearty, as is expected of whole grain. Compared to smooth white flour grissini, they have more body and more flavor. Those expecting delicate, almost airy supermarket grissini might find them too rustic. That is precisely their appeal.

Usage

For an aperitif, simply place the grissini in a tall glass on the table. They pair well with olives, a piece of mountain cheese, and a glass of white wine or beer. Wrap a thin slice of South Tyrolean Speck around the top end, and you have a finger food that requires almost no effort.

They are also practical as a bread substitute. Serve them with a vegetable soup, a barley soup, or a large salad. For dips like herb quark, hummus, or cream of tomato, they serve as a crunchy spoon. On a South Tyrolean snack board (Brotzeit), they sit alongside Kaminwurzen (smoked sausages), mountain salami, and alpine cheese.

Store the pack in a dry place away from light; keep well sealed after opening. According to the manufacturer's catalog, the grissini have a shelf life of seven months.

Our tip: Dip the tips in soft butter and roll them in freshly grated mountain cheese. Chill briefly, and your South Tyrolean-style aperitif snack is ready.

Origin

Ultner Brot has been baking in St. Walburg in the Ultental Valley at an altitude of around 1,200 meters as a family business since 1919. A project that the bakery has supported from the start plays a role in these grissini: the Regiokorn initiative. It promotes the cultivation of grain in South Tyrol itself, so that bread from the region also contains grain from the region. According to Ultner Brot, these Schüttelbrot grissini are baked using this Regiokorn spelt.

The Schüttelbrot crumbs come from their own bakery. There, the soft rye dough is shaken on round wooden plates to form thin flatbreads and then baked until crisp. Hannes Schwienbacher, the great-grandson of the founder, runs the business today. According to the bakery, all ingredients come from controlled organic cultivation; the organic inspection body is IT-BIO-013.

For whom

These grissini are for anyone who wants something heartier than white flour sticks for an aperitif. They are perfect for guests, a barbecue, or a snack after a hike. If you love Schüttelbrot in its pure form, try the hand-shaken organic Schüttelbrot. Nuttier and without the savory bread spice are the Spelt Grissini with Sesame. You can find all baked goods from the Ultental Valley on our Ultner Brot page. The grissini contain gluten from spelt, rye, and barley. Sesame is also listed in the allergen field of the manufacturer's catalog. Grissini are fragile, so the occasional stick may break during shipping. They are not suitable for those with gluten intolerance or sesame allergies.

South Tyrolean spelt, Schüttelbrot crumbs, and blue fenugreek in a crunchy stick – the Ultner grissini for your aperitif and snack.