Piadina - The Delicious Italian Flatbread
The piadina is one of the most iconic recipes of Italian tradition, a delicious flatbread that has won over the hearts of many.
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lb all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup olive oil or ¾ cup lard
- ¾ tbsp baking soda
- 1¼ cup water
- 3 tsp salt
Extra
- 4 tbsp molk
Instructions
Making Piadina Dough
- Sift the flour onto a wooden board (you may use the stand mixer, or KitchenAid, fitted with a dough hook); then sift in the salt and baking soda.
- Add room-temperature lard or oil. Smash the lard with the tips of your fingers and combine it with the flour until it is completely incorporated.
- Mix with a fork while taking a little flour from the sides each time; then add the water in gradually. Start mixing with your hands until the dough comes together. Add more flour if the dough is sticky.
- Knead the dough vigorously until it’s smooth and elastic.
- Divide the dough into 8-10 even balls; they should be as big as a tangerine.
Resting Time
- Place the balls to rest for at least 2 hours (you may use the dough without letting it rest, but it will be less tasty).
- After the resting period, flour the pastry board, and on a smooth surface (a marble surface is perfect), roll the ball into a disc roughly 8-10 inches (20-25cm) in diameter and very thin (2mm). Try to make them as round as possible: always keep the rolling pin in the same position while you are rolling the ball. Rotate the dough at a right angle instead.
- If the piadina sticks to the rolling pin, sprinkle the surface with a little flour.
Cooking Piadina
- Heat a griddle or a non-stick pan; cook the piadina over medium heat.
- Gently prick the surface to avoid bubbles.
- It takes a few minutes; cook the piadina a couple of minutes on each side or until it’s golden; use a spatula to flip it over. The piadina is done when it shows leopard-like spots.
- Add your favorite fillings. Below are a few suggestions.
Nutrition
Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 948mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 4mg