What You Need to Know
Savillum was made with honey, a supersaturated sugar solution, mixed with flour and other ingredients to create a dough. The exact temperature and baking time are unknown, but ancient Roman ovens were likely heated by wood or charcoal and breads were often baked for 30 minutes to an hour.
Steps
- 1.
Savillum Cumana (Pompeii): Ceramic vessel baking creates steam pockets
- 2.
Libum (Etruscan): Cheese incorporation requires precise temperature control
- 3.
Dulcia Domestica (Roman Empire): Layered honey application during baking
The Science
Primary Reaction
caramelization