Italian Traditions

'Pan di Ramerino': a Tuscan classic

Pan di Ramerino: sweet and savoury deliciousness in a bun!

by Luca 4.8 (8) 25 min

Classic Tuscan Pan di Ramerino

A bread filled with raisins and rosemary, but also a dessert...

Classic Tuscan Pan di Ramerino Ingredients (for 10 servings)

All-purpose flour 400 grams
Water 150 grams
Fresh yeast 15 grams
Brown sugar 50 grams
Salt 10 grams
Extra-virgin olive oil 45 grams
Butter 45 grams
Raisins 100 grams
Rosemary (Branch) 15 grams

Prepare the Dough

Infuse the Oil: In a small saucepan, gently simmer butter, extra virgin olive oil, and rosemary leaves (discarding the stalks). Remove from heat and let the mixture infuse for at least 30 minutes.
Activate the Yeast: In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in slightly warm water.
Combine Ingredients: Add flour, raisins, sugar, and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually pour in the infused oil, sifting it to remove any rosemary bits.
Knead: Mix well with a spoon, then knead by hand until the dough is smooth and elastic.
First Rise: Place the dough in a bowl and let it rise in a warm place for at least 2 hours.

Prepare and Bake Pan di Ramerino Buns

Shape the Buns: Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the dough. Cut into 10 equal pieces and shape each piece into a bun.
Second Rise: Arrange the buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let them rise for another hour.
Egg Wash: Brush each bun with beaten egg.
Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Complete the Dish

Once baked, allow the Pan di Ramerino buns to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature.

Reviews

4.8 8 reviews

My son is eleven and fussy. He asked for it again the next day.

Anthony G.

Philadelphia, USA · July 2026
A plant based alternative to the one thing I cannot eat worked better than I expected. Slightly different texture at the end.

Joost M.

Eindhoven, Netherlands · July 2026
We ate something like this on a trip to Florence and I have been trying to get close to it ever since. This is the closest I have come.

Oliver N.

Brighton, UK · May 2026
Cheap enough to make for a big group without thinking too hard about the shopping.

Jessica A.

Toronto, Canada · April 2026
Took me twice the stated time because I am slow, but the result was right.

Julia K.

Hamburg, Germany · December 2025
Made this on a grey afternoon at home and for ten minutes the kitchen smelled like a holiday.

Simon P.

Calgary, Canada · July 2025
Very forgiving. I made at least two mistakes and it still worked.

Ben T.

Sydney, Australia · July 2025
Made it twice in a week to get it right. The first time I misread one step and it showed. The second time I set a timer for the part I always forget. It was worth being stubborn about.

Lena F.

Stuttgart, Germany · December 2024

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