Piada Sammarinese

Name: Piada Sammarinese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: San Marinese
Ingredients: 500g all-purpose flour; 100g butter substitute (olive oil or butter); 200ml warm water; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp baking soda

Piada (pee-AH-dah)

San Marinese Flatbread

⏱ Prep Time 30 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 277 kcal

A thin, unleavened griddle-cooked flatbread served warm and folded around cured meats, cheese, or grilled vegetables.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 7.0g

Carbs 42.0g

Fat 9.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten

Equipment Needed

flat griddle or heavy skillet rolling pin mixing bowl

Presentation Guide

Vessel: wooden board

Garnishes: arugula leaves

Accompaniments: squacquerone cheese, grilled vegetables

Ingredients

500g all-purpose flour
100g butter substitute (olive oil or butter)
200ml warm water
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda

Instructions

1
Mound flour on a work surface, make a well. Add salt, baking soda, olive oil, and warm water.
2
Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Rest dough covered for 20 minutes.
3
Divide into 6 equal portions. Roll each into a thin round disc about 3mm thick.
4
Heat a flat griddle or heavy skillet over medium-high heat without oil.
5
Cook each piada for 2-3 minutes per side, pressing with a fork where bubbles form, until golden spots appear.
6
Serve warm, folded around your choice of cheese, grilled vegetables, or rocket and squacquerone cheese.

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Did You Know?

The piada is so central to Romagnol and Sammarinese identity that it was once used as a form of payment to landlords.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

flat griddle or heavy skillet
rolling pin
mixing bowl

Garnishing

arugula leaves

Accompaniments

squacquerone cheese, grilled vegetables

The Story Behind Piada Sammarinese

The piada has roots stretching back to ancient times when flatbreads were cooked on heated stones. In San Marino and the surrounding Romagna region, it became the daily bread of farmers and shepherds. Today piadina stands dot the republic's streets, and the flatbread is recognized as an essential element of local food heritage.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed any meal, street food 📜 Origins: Medieval

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