Best 7 Homemade Piadinas Italian Flatbread Recipes

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Homemade piadina flatbread is a versatile and delicious flatbread that can be used as a wrap, sandwich, or even a pizza crust. It is made with a simple dough of flour, water, salt, and olive oil, and can be cooked in a pan or on a griddle. Piadina is a popular street food in Italy, and is often served with cheese, cured meats, or vegetables. It is also a great option for a quick and easy meal at home. In this article, we will explore the best recipes for homemade piadina flatbread, and provide tips and tricks for making the perfect flatbread. We will also discuss different ways to serve and enjoy piadina, and provide some creative ideas for topping and fillings.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PIADINA (ITALIAN FLATBREAD)



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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!

Provided by rosa

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 24m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
½ cup water
7 tablespoons lard

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.5 calories, Carbohydrate 47.7 g, Cholesterol 21.3 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 40.9 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

ITALIAN FLATBREAD (PIADINA) WITH FONTINA AND PROSCIUTTO



Italian Flatbread (Piadina) with Fontina and Prosciutto image

Giada says, "Piadini is a lot like a pizza, except that the crust doesn't rise and it's typically cooked on a grill to give it a nice, smoky flavor and crunchy crust. You can top a piadina with anything you like. This sauceless combination is very typical of northern Italy, where piadini are especially popular."

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus extra for seasoning
1 stick butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, at room temperature
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound whole milk ricotta cheese
2 teaspoons lemon zest (from about 2 small lemons)
Freshly ground black pepper
6 ounces fontina cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
4 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced-
1 cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Combine the flour, baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of salt in the bowl of an upright mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment. Add the butter and mix on low speed until incorporated, about 2 minutes. With the machine running, slowly add 10 to 12 tablespoons water until the mixture forms a dough around the hook. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead for 5 minutes until smooth. Cut the dough into 4 equal pieces. Form into disk shapes and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out each piece of dough into an 8 to 10-inch circle, about 1/8-inch thick. Brush each circle with the extra-virgin olive oil and grill for 4 minutes each side. Remove the piadina from the grill to cool slightly. Combine the ricotta cheese and lemon zest in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Spread each piadina with 1/2 cup of the ricotta mixture. Sprinkle the fontina cheese evenly over the ricotta cheese. Arrange 2 prosciutto slices on top of the cheeses. Cut each piadina into 8 wedges and transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with the chopped basil.

PIADINA RECIPE | AUTHENTIC ITALIAN FLATBREAD



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Piadina is an Italian flatbread, a no-yeast soft dough made only with flour, water and extra virgin olive oil or lard. Just few ingredients to make a delicious bread for all of your favourite sandwiches. In Italy it's also known as Piadina Romagnola, for the name of the region where it's born, Romagna. The perfect Piadina has a soft texture and a slightly burnt surface. Unlike bread, Piadina has no leavening. Its dough needs only a short rest to make it softer. If you don't have time, it's not even necessary. That's why it's so easy and fast to make.

Provided by Recipes from Italy

Categories     bread recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

500 g (3 ¾ cups) of all purpose flour
220 ml (1 cup) of water
80 ml (about ⅓ cup) of extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon of fine salt
⅓ teaspoon of baking soda

Steps:

  • Place the flour in a bowl with the baking soda and salt. Mix well. Then add the oil and water. Mix everything for a few minutes until you get a soft but compact dough.
  • Cover the dough with cling film and let it rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Then divide the dough into 6 portions of about 100/110 g each (3.5/3.8 0z).
  • Work them a little with your hand on the work surface in order to have balls with a smooth surface and let them rest for another 10 minutes covered with a kitchen towel. Roll out each ball with the help of a rolling pin, forming a disc with a thickness of 4/5 mm (about 0,20 inch) and a diameter of about 20/25 cm (8/10 inch).
  • Cook the Piadina one at a time in a preheated non-stick pan. Turn the Piadina after a minute or when bubbles form. Repeat it twice, pricking it here and there with a fork. The piadina must cook about 2 minutes per side (4 minutes in total). Piadina is ready when it has taken on a slightly golden color and the characteristic small dark spots have appeared on the surface.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 100 g, Calories 320 cal

PIADINA - ITALIAN FLAT BREAD FOR EVERYTHING!



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Recipe Origin: Republic of San Marino, Italy. This makes tremendously great pizza crust for pizza rustica or any of your favorite toppings. You can also use this bread like a focaccia. This bread is very versatile for sandwiches, Indian style tacos, salad toppings or just about anything else you can think of. Simply grill them up and top with your imagination.

Provided by Brandess

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 20m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups flour
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt (1 1/2 tsp if using Kosher salt)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch baking soda
1 tablespoon rosemary, chopped fresh
1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped fresh
1 cup ice water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl place all dry ingredients, mix well. Make a well and add oil and water. Slowly incorporate the flour into the liquid until it forms a dough. If you need to add more water, add a tablespoon at a time until the dough is easy to handle.
  • Knead for a short time until dough is smooth. Cut into 4 or 5 pieces. Roll out thin to about an 8" circle (the thinner the better).
  • Heat a large skillet on a high flame, when hot reduce heat, brush with oil and place flat bread in skillet, prick bread with a fork. Turn over brush with more oil and cook other side. The bread will cook quickly, when done remove and repeat steps with rest of bread.
  • Very good to eat with sauteed greens such as escarole. This recipe makes about four or five 8" to 10" Piadinas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.8, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 626.4, Carbohydrate 57.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 7.8

HOMEMADE PIADINAS (ITALIAN FLATBREAD)



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We looooove flat bread over here, so when I found this recipe at The Kitchn I couldn't wait to try it! It is so so SO good! Super soft and chewy. And super simple! I served them stuffed with chicken, pesto, and salad and folded them like a taco but they are so versatile they'd be good with most anything you can come up with!...

Provided by Lindsey McCue

Categories     Flatbreads

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 1/2 c flour (i used half all purpose half whole wheat)
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/3 c vegetable shortening
1 1/2 c water

Steps:

  • 1. In a large mixing bowl mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Drop the shortening into the flour mixture and use your hands to work it into the flour until there are no large pieces left.
  • 2. Make a well into the center of the mixture and pour in the water. Stir with a spatula or your hands until the dough is roughly formed.
  • 3. Turn the dough out onto the counter or a large cutting board and knead for 8-10 minutes until it forms a soft and uniform ball.
  • 4. Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl and let it rest for 30 minutes. The dough can also be refrigerated for several days.
  • 5. When ready to cook, divide the dough into 6-8 pieces (6 for small ones or 8 for large). Shape each pieces into a ball.
  • 6. Use a rolling pin to roll them out thinly. About 9 inches around and 1/8" thick. Prick them with a fork so they don't puff up too much.
  • 7. Set a cast iron skillet over medium to high heat (I used a non stick skillet and it worked just fine too). When the pan is really hot start cooking the piadinas. Cook them one at a time for one to two minutes per side or until toasted brown spots start forming.
  • 8. Transfer to a clean dish towel and cover them to keep warm. They are best eaten right away but they will keep well in a plastic bag on the counter for a couple days.
  • 9. Fill with your desired filling or eat with hummus!

PIADINA | ITALIAN FLAT BREAD



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An EASY and FAST RECIPE to make the WHOLEGRAIN and TURMERIC ITALIAN PIADINA. Flour, water, salt, extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of turmeric are the ingredients for a fragrant and crispy piadina. You can change the wholegrain flour for the type you like better, i often add some sesame seeds into the dough. As you can see in the video recipe i filled the piadina with mortadella, balsamic vinegar glaze and parmesan cheese. I tried this combination when i was in Bologna not long ago and it was awesome, so i couldn't resist to do it myself and share it with you. You can try different combinations for filling the piadina, veg once are incredible too. Enjoy it! You can see the Video Recipe on my YouTube Channel: Yayamilla

Provided by Yayamilla

Time 9m

Yield Serves 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

80 g Wholegrain Flour
1 Tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
A pinch of Salt
40 ml Luke Water
Half tsp Turmeric

Steps:

  • In a bowl put the wholegrain flour, turmeric,salt and extra virgin olive oil. Stir with a fork. Little by little add the water while keep mixing everything.
  • Using your hands knead the dough and make a small ball. After that using a rolling pin stretch the dough until it gets thin.
  • Heat a no stick pan up and put the piadina in. Cook each side for few minutes. Once ready fill it as you like!

PIADINA ROMAGNOLA (ITALIAN FLAT BREAD)



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A flat bread from the Italian region Romagna. Great with arugula and soft cheese (Squacquerone is the one typically used) or cold cuts and a glass of Sangiovese Superiore di Romagna from Forli'. The dough can sit at 40 degrees F (4 degrees C) up to 2 days.

Provided by Max_a_romagnolo_In_America

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

¾ cup milk
½ cup margarine, at room temperature
½ cup Greek yogurt
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 egg white

Steps:

  • Stir the milk, margarine, and yogurt together in a bowl.
  • Mix the flour, salt, baking powder, and egg white in a large bowl. Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and work the mixture together with your hands until the dough separates from the sides of the bowl, adding flour or water as needed to get the right consistency, which will be neither sticky nor dry. Cover with a damp cloth and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 12 pieces and roll into balls. Roll and stretch each ball to about 1/8-inch thick and 8 inches in diameter.
  • Lightly oil a cast iron skillet and place over medium-low heat. Cook the dough in the hot skillet until it begins to set, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Pierce the dough with a fork 3 to 4 times while it cooks. Wrap the finished pieces in a towel until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Cholesterol 3.1 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 807.9 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Opt for fresh herbs, good quality cheese, and flavorful meats.
  • Don't overcrowd the piadina. Too many toppings will make it difficult to fold and cook evenly.
  • Cook the piadina over medium heat until it is golden brown and crispy on both sides. This will ensure that the bread is cooked through and the cheese is melted.
  • Serve the piadina hot, topped with your favorite ingredients. Some popular options include arugula, prosciutto, and shaved Parmesan cheese.
  • If you're making the piadina dough ahead of time, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Piadina is a delicious and versatile flatbread that can be enjoyed as a snack or as a meal. With its simple ingredients and endless topping possibilities, piadina is a great option for any occasion. So next time you're looking for something new to try, give piadina a try. You won't be disappointed!

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