Piadina (Italian Flatbread)

Quick Bread - Bread

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!

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 4 mins

Total: 24 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Piadina (Italian Flatbread)

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 pinch salt

½ cup water

7 tablespoons lard

Bread

Directions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

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

Nutritional Information

Piadina (Italian Flatbread)

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 429.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.5g 13%

Carbohydrates: 47.7g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 1.7g 7%

Sugars: 0.2g

Fat: 23g 35%

Saturated Fat: 8.9g 44%

Cholesterol: 21.3mg 7%

Niacin Equivalents: 5mg 39%

Folate: 114.4mcg 29%

Calcium: 10.3mg 1%

Iron: 2.9mg 16%

Magnesium: 14mg 5%

Potassium: 67.2mg 2%

Sodium: 40.9mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 49%

Calories From Fat: 207.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

You may also like