Guttiau Pizza - Su Guttiau
Guttiau Pizza by Su Guttiau embodies a gastronomic vision in which Sardinian identity meets the celebration of the Italian flavour most loved around the world. It is not simply a snack, but a modern and skilfully seasoned version of a historic baking tradition, Pane Carasau, transformed here into a sensory experience evoking the flavours of tomato and oregano typical of pizza.
Su Guttiau's commitment to quality and authenticity is rooted in the "grandmother's recipe", a philosophy that has enabled the Cabiddu family, since the 1990s, to bring a traditional product into modern production while preserving its connection with the island's agro-pastoral heritage. The foundation of this success lies in respect for its essential ingredients: Guttiau Pizza is made from a balanced dough based on re-milled durum wheat semolina and, in some formulations, rice flour, ensuring the product's renowned lightness and crispness.
The history of Guttiau is rooted in the Sardinian shepherds' tradition of seasoning Pane Carasau with a drizzle of olive oil and salt, followed by a quick return to the oven to enhance its crispness. The company has taken up this method and refined it through a double-baking process (carasadura), which is essential for removing moisture and ensuring long shelf life and the characteristic "music paper" texture.
The Pizza flavour is created through careful seasoning: after double baking, the sheets are lightly coated with high-oleic sunflower oil and enriched with sea salt and a natural flavouring that faithfully evokes the classic combination of tomato and oregano. The key to its success lies in the precision with which the flavours are balanced and distributed: the aim is to provide an intense, Mediterranean taste without masking the fragrance and authenticity of the wheat sheet. Attention to wholesomeness is another strength: like all Su Guttiau products, it is made without preservatives or unnecessary additives.
One interesting fact about the evolution of Su Guttiau is its remarkable ability to respond to the needs of the modern market. Carasau, originally created as a provision for shepherds, has been transformed into a trendy savoury snack, appreciated for its lightness and versatility at any time of day. The introduction of classic flavours such as Pizza has enabled this product, with its strong Sardinian identity, to reach modern distribution channels, from food service and hospitality to vending machines, demonstrating how tradition can evolve and respond to the global appetite for crunchy and flavourful snacks. The modern, carefully designed packaging helps keep the product fresh and crisp while protecting it.
In culinary terms, Guttiau Pizza is extremely versatile. It is the ideal accompaniment to fresh cheeses, such as ricotta or young cheeses, and pairs beautifully with mozzarella and Mediterranean-style appetisers. Its crisp texture and flavour make it perfect for dipping into light tomato sauces, hummus or vegetable-based spreads. Thanks to its aromatic profile, it is an excellent snack to serve during aperitivo gatherings accompanied by light-coloured drinks or fruit juices, offering a delicious and original touch that celebrates, in a single crisp sheet, the meeting of Sardinia and Italy as a whole.
