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Piadina (Italian flatbread)
These simple Italian flatbreads are easy to make and a great base for a sandwich (both savory and sweet!) and to snack on.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
rest time (approx)
30 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 breads
Calories: 390 kcal
Course:
Snacks , Lunch
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour plain flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoon virgin olive oil or extra virgin (or lard - see above)
- ¼ cup water may not need all - start with a little less
- 2 tablespoon milk or additional water
Instructions
- Place the flour, salt and baking powder in a bowl and mix together. Add the olive oil and stir through to give a shaggy mixture.
- Add most of the water and the milk, if using, and stir. Use your hands as it comes together to form a smooth dough. Add the rest of the water, if needed. It should be soft but not overly sticky.
- Dust a work surface with flour and lightly knead the dough for a couple minutes to ensure the dough is well mixed and smooth. Add a little extra flour or water as needed, making sure the dough stays soft but doesn't stick to you too much.
- Bring the dough into a ball and either place in a clean bowl and cover, or loosely wrap with a damp cloth or cling wrap/film. Leave to rest for around 30 minutes (or up to an hour).
- Divide the dough into two and roll each piece into a ball. Set one aside while you roll out the first. Dust a work surface with flour, and the top of the dough and roll out into a very thin circle. You're looking for it to be about 8-10 inches (20-25 cm) in diameter. Repeat with the other piece of dough.
- Warm a wide skillet/frying pan, griddle or crepe pan over a medium-high heat. Once warm, add one of the dough circles. Cook until it starts to bubble up gently, around 2 minutes, and cook on the other side for a similar time. You are looking for it to be cooked and have gently brown dots on each side, so turn an extra time if needed. Remove once cooked, set aside and cook the other bread.
- Enjoy as it is or fill eg with a traditional filling like arugula, prosciutto, mozzarella and tomato, other ham or cheese fillings or sweet such as chocolate spread and banana slices.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
390kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
304mg
(13%)
Potassium
149mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
25IU
(1%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2breads
Amount Per Serving
Calories 390
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 390kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 304mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 25IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.