Coppia ferrarese (Italian: [ˈkɔppja ferraˈreːze]), also known as ciopa, ciupeta and pane ferrarese, is a type of sourdough bread made with flour, lard, malt, and olive oil, and has a twisted shape.

The first record of special regulations regarding bread making in Ferrara date from a statute in 1287.

[2] The tradition of cooking this sort of bread remained throughout history until the unification of Italy.

[4] Coppia ferrarese is a staple of the culture of the city of Ferrara, and has been named as one of the two most critical part of the cuisine (alongside a specialist salami).

[5] In 2008, Folco Quilici recounts how his family would quickly bring any conversation with strangers around to the bread.