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Home » Popular » Bread & Yeast Breads » La Piadina Soft Italian Flatbread

La Piadina Soft Italian Flatbread

January 21, 2019 By Rosemary 15 Comments

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La Piadina Italian Flatbread, is a yeast free soft dough made on the stove top. The perfect wrap for all of your favourite fillings.  Fast, Easy and so Tasty.

 piadina 4 Italian flat bread on a boardItalian Flat Bread

I have wanted to make this flatbread forever.  It is a recurring dish in our house.  Whether for Lunch or Dinner sometimes a good warm and cheesy melting sandwich is the best way to go.

My youngest daughter is actually the expert in the Flat Bread Dough Department on this one.  She can make these with her eyes closed!

La Piadina - Italian Flatbread Sandwich, Breakfast, lunch or dinner, fast, easy & no yeast recipe. Fill it anyway.

Her sister called her up a while back asking her for the ingredients and the measurements because, well “no one can make it like Vanessa” and she really wanted one!

Naturally her response was  “well I don’t know, I just add the stuff until it looks right”.

What are the Ingredients for a Piadina?

  • Flour
  • Milk or Water
  • Lard or Olive Oil
  • Baking Soda
  • Salt

dough made for Piadina

The other day after I picked her up from school we decided to do a little window shopping, well to be honest, I do the window shopping and she does the shopping.

Flat bread dough rolled into circles

We also decided to stop for a quick lunch.  After skipping McDonald’s and Burger King she decided on a Piadina.  By the looks of it I have to admit she made the right decision.

Her Italian Flatbread Sandwich was filled with sliced tomatoes, tuna, melted Mozzarella and a little mayonnaise.  It looked absolutely amazing.

And yes it was delicious, she actually gave me a piece!

La Piadina Italian Flatbread Sandwich

piadina sandwich

Different Fillings for a Piadina, Italian Flat Bread

Italians love to fill flat bread with, sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and mayonnaise, or sliced tomatoes, tuna and mayonnaise, or how about your favourite cold meat (prosciutto, salami and cheese).

Or just your favourite fillings, so you decide. And don’t let a savory filling stop you, Italians are known to fill them with Nutella or Jam also.

Just like my recent Ciambella Ramagnola, La Piadina is also from the Emilia-Romagna Region.

flat bread sandwich with cold meat mozzarella and tomatoes

 

I decided to ask her who’s flat bread was better, hers or theirs, of course it was hers.  I was then determined to stand by her side to watch and learn.

So do you know what I say when you have a craving for a warm, melty sandwich?  “Ditch the bread and make a tasty Piadina Italian Flatbread Sandwich.  Buon Appetito!

piadina 4 Italian flat bread on a board

piadina 4 Italian flat bread on a board
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La Piadina - Italian Flatbread Sandwich

La Piadina - Italian Flatbread Sandwich, Breakfast, lunch or dinner, fast, easy & no yeast recipe. Fill it anyway.
Course Bread and Pizza, Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Keyword flatbread, Italian bread, no yeast bread, Piadina
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 40 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 325kcal
Author Rosemary Molloy / An Italian in my Kitchen

Ingredients

LA PIADINA DOUGH

  • 1 3/4 cups + 3 tablespoons all purpose flour (250 grams)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt 2.6 grams
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons lard or olive oil (40 grams)
  • 1/2 cup milk (room temperature) (125 grams)

SANDWICH FILLINGS

  • fresh lettuce
  • cheese slices of choice
  • 3 - 6 slices Ham, Turkey etc
  • 6 slices tomatoes
  • mayonnaise if desired

Instructions

LA PIADINA DOUGH

  • In a medium bowl whisk together flour, salt and baking soda, make a well in the middle and add the lard or olive oil, mix with a fork, then slowly add the milk and mix.   
  • When almost combined move to a flat surface and knead into a smooth ball. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic and let rest 20 minutes.
  • Divide dough into 3-4 balls, sprinkle a wooden board or flat surface with a little flour and place balls on top, cover with a tea towel and let rest 20 minutes. 
    Roll out each ball to approximately 8-10 inches (20-25 cm)and  very thin, almost paper thin. Prick the dough with a fork.
  • Brush bottom of medium size frying pan with a little olive oil, when hot place one Piadina at a time on pan flip when golden, flip each side two times.
  • Immediately fill cooked warm flat breads with desired fillings. Eat warm. Enjoy!

** Recipe can be doubled.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 373mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2.6mg
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    Updated from February 21, 2017.

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      1. Kim says

        October 12, 2019 at 5:48 am

        It. Looks. Good. Will be making them. .
        My son love flatbread. So do. I

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          October 12, 2019 at 6:05 pm

          Hi Kim, thanks let me know how they turn out.

          Reply
      2. Margaret says

        September 24, 2019 at 12:37 am

        5 stars
        Above it says to use milk or water however the recipe only shows milk measurements. So would the water measurements be the same and another question can almond milk be substituted? I cannot have dairy or yeast and hard finding recipes to fit my dietary needs. Thanks a bunch.

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        • Rosemary says

          September 24, 2019 at 9:05 am

          Hi Margaret, yes the same amount in water. I have never substituted with almond milk, but I think it could work. Let me know how it goes if you do use it.

          Reply
      3. Becki says

        July 8, 2019 at 12:11 am

        5 stars
        Hi Rosemary, this recipe sounds you. It calls for 40 min resting time, but the instructions below call for 20 min. Is there something I’m missing?
        Thank You!

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          July 8, 2019 at 12:24 am

          Hi Becki, there are two resting times of 20 minutes each. The first time when the dough is form into a ball and place in an oiled bowl and the 2nd time when the dough is divided into 3-4 small balls, covered and let to rest for 20 minutes. Hope that helps.

          Reply
      4. Denise says

        January 22, 2019 at 6:11 pm

        Hi Rosemary, Does your daughter use olive oil typically in her bread or shortening…like Crisco? Thanks Denise

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        • Rosemary says

          January 22, 2019 at 8:49 pm

          Hi Denise, she uses olive oil, actually lard is pig fat so if you don’t have lard (not crisco) than I would advise you to use olive oil. Hope that helps.

          Reply
      5. Patty says

        January 21, 2019 at 9:02 pm

        Can white wheat be used?

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        • Rosemary says

          January 21, 2019 at 9:48 pm

          Hi Patty, I have never used this flour before, although it sounds interesting and yes apparently you can, let me know how it turns out.

          Reply
      6. Jennifer says

        March 9, 2017 at 3:25 pm

        5 stars
        Oh I love me some flatbread sandwiches! This one looks so simple and delicious with the melted mozzarella.

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          March 12, 2017 at 12:37 pm

          Hi Jennifer, me too, a delicious lunch idea. 🙂

          Reply
      7. Brian Jones says

        March 9, 2017 at 8:49 am

        5 stars
        I have to confess I am definitely the one who does the watching when it comes to breads and pastries, these look awesome, love the sound of that filling too!

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          March 12, 2017 at 12:36 pm

          Hi Brian, you should try it, not difficult at all. Happy Sunday.

          Reply
      8. Cathy says

        February 23, 2017 at 10:13 pm

        5 stars
        This looks amazing, I love flat bread.

        Reply

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