This flatbread had been around for centuries in Emiglia-Romagna region of Italy and was accepted as an alternative to bread once. Today both the flatbread itself and the sandwich made with it are called piadina in Italy.
ingredients
- 175 g flour
- 50 grams rye flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp basil / dill / parsley, chop
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup water
preparation
- Sift both flours, salt and baking powder, mix.
- Stir in basil and olive oil.
- Mix milk and water. Pour into flour mix slowly and mix til the dough comes together.
- Turn the dough out onto flour dusted work surface and knead til it is soft and smooth. Divide into 3, make balls, let them rest covered with a damp tea towel for 15 min.
- Roll out each ball, cut out 1 3/4 in (4 cm) discs.
- Heat a nonstick or cast iron pan, cook the flatbreads til they have a couple of brown spots but still pliable.
- 1 çbk = 1 çorba kaşığı = 1 table spoon = 15 ml
- 1 tsp = 1 tatlı kaşığı = 1 tea spoon = 5 ml
- 1 cup ~ 1 su bardağı = 1 cup = 240 ml
- measurements
- ps: if you have sourdough starter, whip with milk & water then add to flour mix.
- ps: can keep the dough in the fridge for 4-5 days.
- ps: you don't have to use any herbs, plain ones are also delicious.
- ps: can do 10-12 bigger discs instead of small ones.