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Do you love a good piece of salty, chewy, crusty bread? How about a soft, fluffy, pillowy bed in a luxury hotel? If you don’t stop reading because you’re a robot – a heartless, villainous robot who doesn’t appreciate wonderful things. But if you DO like fluffiness and chewy-ness then read on to learn the best bread in Milan, the bakeries to find it in, and the luxury hotels that’ll make you feel like you’re at LEAST as famous as one of those characters in a made-for-TV Marvel series (and maybe even a Marvel star if you’re lucky.) What is the best bread in Milan to get a local taste? If you go somewhere, you wanna eat something local. And nothing is more local than bread. Because good bread participates in the bacterial exchange with the air around it, it becomes infused with the place where it is. And Milan has had some pretty great people breathing some pretty deep air. Is it Alpine? Yes. Is it Sublime? HELL YES! When you’re there in Northern Italy, these are the best breads in Milan, the ones you MUST look for: Ciabatta Ciabatta is a type of bread made with wheat flour, water, salt, olive oil and yeast. It has a salty flavor and a meaty texture. It’s great for sandwiches, toast or just plain butter. Cornetto Cornetto is a type of pastry made with lard and sugar. It has a bread-like texture, similar to brioche. It’s often filled with chocolate, jam or cream. It’s a popular breakfast item in Italy. Pizza Bianca Pizza Bianca is a type of focaccia made with wheat flour, water, salt, olive oil and yeast. It has a thin crust and a airy crumb. It’s often brushed with olive oil or topped with rosemary, onion, olives or other ingredients. Pane Casareccio Pane Casareccio is a type of bread made with wheat flour, water, salt and yeast. It has a rustic appearance and a chewy crumb. It’s often baked in a wood stove. Focaccia Genovese Focaccia Genovese is a type of focaccia made with wheat flour, water, salt, olive oil and yeast. It has a thick crust and a soft crumb. It’s often sprinkled with coarse salt or topped with cheese, herbs or other ingredients. Pane di Altamura Pane di Altamura is a type of bread made with durum wheat flour, water, salt and yeast. It has a golden crust and a dense crumb. It’s often shaped into large round loaves or smaller rolls. Panettone Panettone is a type of sweet bread made with wheat flour, eggs, butter, sugar, raisins and candied fruits. It has a dome shape and a fluffy texture. It’s traditionally eaten during Christmas and New Year’s Eve.  Best bakeries in Milan for breadlovers Ok, enough amuse bouche – you know what you’re ordering. You’re probably planning your trip right now, and all you wanna know is where to get that bread, right?! Ok, these bakeries are incredible, and because of the absolutely bonkers amount of money and fashion and power that rolls through Milan every year, they’re all close to some spectacular luxury hotels in Milan. That way you’ve got a place to stay that makes your outside feel good, while the bread does it’s job on your innards. Take a look! 1. Princi Princi (Via Speronari, 6). This bakery is famous for its focaccia and cannoncini (cream-filled pastries). You can also find pizza, salads, pasta, and cakes here. The place is chic and cozy, and the coffee is really good too. Get that bread: Princi on Google Maps Where to stay: Hotel Spadari al Duomo (Via Spadari 11) Hotel Spadari al Duomo is a 4-star hotel that offers elegant rooms with original artwork, a free minibar, and free Wi-Fi. It’s only a 3-minute walk from Princi and the Duomo. 2. Dry – Cocktails & Pizza Dry combines pizza and drinks in a nice Milanese setting. The staff is superb and the pizzas are awesome. But don’t miss their focaccia with stracciatella cheese and prosciutto – it’s heavenly! Get that bread: Dry on Google Maps Where to stay: Bulgari Hotel Milano (Via Privata Fratelli Gabba 7b) Bulgari Hotel Milano is a 5-star hotel that features a spa, a garden, a restaurant, and a bar. It’s only a 6-minute walk from Dry and designer boutiques surrounding it. 3. Tamandi Bakery Tamandi bakery offers tasty pizza and focaccia with different toppings. You can choose from classic flavors like tomato and mozzarella, or more creative ones like pumpkin and gorgonzola cheese. The bread is soft and crunchy at the same time.3  Get that bread: Tamandi Bakery on Google Maps Where to stay: Palazzo Parigi Hotel & Grand Spa Milano (Corso di Porta Nuova 1), Palazzo Parigi Hotel & Grand Spa Milano is a 5-star hotel that boasts a rooftop terrace, an indoor pool, a spa, and two restaurants. It’s only an 8-minute walk from Tamandi Bakery and it has views of Milan’s skyline. 4. Panificio Beretta Tina Panificio Beretta Tina (Via Carlo Farini 70) is a bakery run by Tina Beretta , who inherited the business from her father. She makes traditional breads like michetta , ciabatta and rosetta, as well as pastries, cakes and biscuits. The bread is crunchy and fragrant and the pastries are soft and sweet. Get that bread: Panificio Beretta Tina on Google Maps Where to stay: AC Hotel Milano (Via Tazzoli 2) AC Hotel Milano (Via Tazzoli 2), is a 4-star hotel that features stylish rooms with minibars, coffee makers, and city views. It also has a fitness center, a restaurant, and a bar. It’s only an 8-minute walk from Panificio Beretta Tina and it’s near Garibaldi train station. 5. Pattini Pattini (Corso di Porta Romana 60) [8] This pastry shop was founded in 1929 by Luigi Pattini , who was known as the king of marron glacé . You can still find his specialty here , along with other delicacies like panettone , pasticcini and bignè . The place is elegant and refined and the service is courteous .