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La Piadina Soft Italian Flatbread

La Piadina also known as Flatbread is a delicious soft Italian bread recipe. It is a yeast free soft dough that is cooked on the stove top.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 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 it before adding)
  • ½ cup milk (room temperature)
SANDWICH FILLINGS
  • 4-8 leaves fresh lettuce
  • 4-8 cheese slices of choice
  • 4-8 slices Ham, Turkey etc
  • 4-8 slices tomatoes
  • 2-3 tablespoons mayonnaise if desired

Instructions

LA PIADINA DOUGH
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  1. 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.   
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Immediately fill cooked warm flat breads with desired fillings. Eat warm. Enjoy!
** Recipe can be doubled.

Notes

  • If you wish you can use some whole wheat flour, I recommend not using more than 30% of the all purpose flour. In other words 75 grams / ½ cup + 1½ tablespoons whole wheat flour and the remaining will be all purpose flour.
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  • You can add fresh herbs to the dough, such as finely chopped fresh rosemary, oregano, thyme or even fresh parsley would work well. I would whisk it in with the flour. You could even add a little garlic or garlic powder for flavor.
  • To store the flatbread, wrap them in plastic wrap and store at room temperature. They will keep for up to 2 days at room temperature. If stored in the fridge they will last 4-5 days. Re-heat for a minute or two before serving. 
  • The can also be frozen, wrap them well in plastic wrap then place in a freezer bag. They will keep for up to 4 months in the freezer.

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 (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 50IU (1%) Calcium 43mg (4%) Iron 2.6mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4flatbreads

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.