πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡² San Marinese Cuisine

Piada Sammarinese

San Marinese Flatbread

Prep Time 30 min
Servings 6
Difficulty Easy
Calories 277 kcal

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

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.

From The Culinary Codex — http://theculinarycodex.com/dish/san-marinese/piada-sammarinese/