The recent snowfall gave me the opportunity to go though my recipe collection. Here is one that you must try. Piadina is a thin Italian flat bread or sometimes referred to as a griddle flat bread. They are typically filled with a variety of cheeses, cold cuts and vegetables, but also with sweet fillings such as jam or Nutella. They are quick and easy to make, I make the dough in my food processor and the dough is done in a flash. After you make the dough, you simply divide the dough in 5 pieces, roll them into thin circles and quickly cook them. Absolutely delicious served warm.
Roll dough into circles Cook in large hot skillet or griddle
Delicious served with meat and cheeses. (also fantastic with Nutella)
- 3 cups flour
- 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup cold water
- Mix all ingredients together to form a dough ( I make mine in the food processor, you can also combine in a large mixing bowl and knead lightly). Cut into five pieces. Roll each piece into a thin circle approximately 8 inches in diameter. Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle until hot, brush with olive oil. When hot add one circle at a time. Watch carefully, as soon as it is golden brown, flip with a spatula a cook the other side. Be careful not to burn, these cook very fast. I brush the skillet with oil prior to cooking each Piadina.