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La Piadina Soft Italian Flatbread
La Piadina Soft Italian Flatbread is a thin, tender flatbread made from all-purpose flour, lard or olive oil, milk, and leavened slightly with baking soda. The dough is rested, divided, and rolled very thin, then skillet-cooked until golden on each side. It is traditionally served warm with sandwich fillings like cheese, meats, and fresh vegetables for a simple meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Resting Time
40 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
flatbreads
Calories:
325 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Baked Goods
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
LA PIADINA DOUGH
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 3½ tablespoons lard or olive oil; if using lard then melt and cool before adding
- ½ cup milk room temperature
SANDWICH FILLINGS
- 4-8 leaves lettuce fresh
- 4-8 cheese slices, of choice
- 4-8 ham slices, etc
- 4-8 turkey slices, etc
- 4-8 tomato sliced
- 2-3 tablespoons mayonnaise if desired
Instructions
LA PIADINA DOUGH
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, salt and baking soda, make a well in the middle and add the lard or olive oil, mix with a fork, then slowly add the milk and mix.
- When almost combined move to a flat surface and knead into a smooth ball. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic and let rest 20 minutes.
- Divide dough into 4 balls, sprinkle a wooden board or flat surface with a little flour and place balls on top, cover with a tea towel and let rest 20 minutes. Roll out each ball to approximately 8-10 inches (20-25 cm)and very thin, almost paper thin. Prick the dough with a fork.
- Brush bottom of medium size frying pan with a little olive oil, heat on medium heat until hot, when hot place one Piadina at a time on the pan, and flip when golden, flip each side two times.
- Immediately fill cooked warm flat breads with desired fillings. Eat warm. Enjoy!
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** Recipe can be doubled.
Notes
- You can substitute up to about 30% of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for added flavor and nutrition.
- Adding fresh herbs or garlic powder to the dough before kneading can enhance flavor.
- Store wrapped piadinas at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for 4-5 days; reheat before serving to soften.
- They freeze well for up to 4 months when wrapped tightly; thaw and reheat gently before eating.
Nutrition Information
Calories
325kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
373mg
(16%)
Potassium
98mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
50IU
(1%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
2.6mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 flatbreads
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 325kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 373mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 98mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 50IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.