Piadina (Italian Flatbread) recipe

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
½ cup water
7 tablespoons lard

Nutrition Info

429.5 calories
carbohydrate: 47.7 g
cholesterol: 21.3 mg
fat: 23 g
fiber: 1.7 g
protein: 6.5 g
saturatedFat: 8.9 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 40.9 mg
sugar: 0.2 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Mix flour and salt together in a large bowl. Mix in water a little at a time. Rub in lard until dough comes together in a ball.

  2. Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface, knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Divide the dough into 6 pieces, roll out each piece to 1/16-inch thickness.

  3. Heat a dry, heavy skillet or flat griddle over medium-high heat. Cook each piece until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.

Recipe Yield

4 servings

Recipe Note

Piadina is an Italian flatbread from Emilia-Romagna region. The traditional recipe calls for lard in the dough which you can replace with a good extra-virgin olive oil. It is typically served stuffed with prosciutto and a local cheese called squacquerone but any soft cheese will work. Enjoy!

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