As a huge lover of "flat" breads (Mexican tortilla,
Arabian pita bread or Indian chapati bread, etc.) I immediately fell in love
with the Italian piadina. Moreover, it is a type of food that you can easily
prepare and is healthy and creative. You can enjoy it with almost everything.
Italians traditionally prepare it
with stracchino cheese and some (dried) prosciutto crudo. Personally, I prefer
it with prosciutto di Parma, parmesan and arugula. I also really like piadina with
caprese salad (mozzarella di Bufala, juicy tomatoes, basil, quality extra
virgin olive oil and sea salt).
You can buy piadina in shops which sell Italian products (for
example in Gran Moravia), in some better supermarkets or during the "Italian
week" in Lidl. Naturally, I decided to make piadina at home, because it is
everytime better!
In order to make four pieces (25 cm) you need: 500 g of flour
(preferably Italian, type 00), 75 g of lard, 200 ml of milk or water, 6 grams
of salt and 2 g of baking soda.
Mix the dough and let it rest for about 30 minutes. Then divide
the dough into portions. Work every piece up and make a flat
"pancake". Cook them on a pan, preferably a nonstick or pancake one and you're done!
Make a round shape or you will have a funny piadina as I did :D
If you serve piadina as a side dish, I recommend pouring on it a
bit of quality extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle it with sea salt.
If you keep piadina for later, I recommend before serving to cook
it on a pan, preferably grilling.
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