Classic Italian Piadine

Elevate your mealtime with the irresistible simplicity of **Classic Italian Piadine**, a beloved flatbread that hails from the heart of Italy. Crafted with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, a hint of baking powder, and your choice of lard or olive oil, this hand-kneaded dough transforms into golden, soft rounds on a hot skillet in mere minutes. Perfectly versatile, piadine are the ideal canvas for your favorite fillings—think salty prosciutto, peppery arugula, creamy mozzarella, and juicy tomatoes. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this recipe brings rustic Italian charm to your kitchen, making it a delightful option for quick lunches, casual dinners, or even snack-time indulgence. Whether served warm on their own or stuffed with fresh, flavorful ingredients, these Italian flatbreads are sure to become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 500 grams All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 100 grams or milliliters Lard or olive oil
• 250 milliliters Warm water

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 2

Add the lard (or olive oil) to the bowl. Use your fingers to rub it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Gradually add the warm water to the mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon or your hands until a dough begins to form.

Step 4

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball.

Step 6

Cover the dough balls with a clean kitchen towel and let them rest for about 10 minutes to relax the gluten.

Step 7

Preheat a griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Step 8

On a lightly floured surface, roll out each dough ball into a thin circle, about 20 cm (8 inches) in diameter.

Step 9

Place the rolled-out dough onto the hot skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes on the first side, or until bubbles form and the base is lightly golden.

Step 10

Flip the piadina and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side.

Step 11

Remove from the skillet and keep the cooked piadine covered with a kitchen towel to keep warm and soft.

Step 12

Repeat the cooking process with the remaining dough balls.

Step 13

Serve warm with your choice of fillings such as sliced prosciutto, arugula, fresh mozzarella, and tomato slices.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(864.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2726.6

Total Fat 104.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 95mg	0%
Sodium 2817.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 383.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.6g	0%
Total Sugars 1.1g
Protein 51.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 68mg	0%
Iron 23.2mg	0%
Potassium 536mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.2%

Protein: 7.7%

Carbs: 57.2%