Whole Wheat Piadina

Whole-Wheat Piadina

In the fall and winter my favorite family routine is our Saturday movie nights or game nights with board games. We also have (homemade) pizza for dinner or piadina.
You know pizza and you know espresso, but do you know “piadina”?
Piadina is a flat bread from the Italian region Emilia Romagna particularly in a town called Riccione.
Piadina can seems similar a tortillas or tacos but it’s very different. These delicious sandwich wraps are filled with everything: cheese, ham, vegetable, pesto or jam, nutella .
I chose to fill mine with green beans, prosciutto and cheese but I believe that increasing your vegetable consumption is one of the best things you can do for your health.
The real piadina isn’t too healthy so this is an alternative healthy recipe
This recipe is fast, easy and great tasting.
What are your favorite piada fillings?
Ingredients (makes 3 large piadine)

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 6 oz. water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• ½ teaspoon baking powder

In a bowl mix the ingredients in this order: flour, baking powder, salt, water, and oil. Stirring well between each item. Knead the dough for 5 – 8 minutes, until it forms a soft and elastic ball. You may need to add a bit of flour depending on the flour you are using. You can knead the dough in a standing mixer on low speed until combined.
Place ball of dough into a floured bowl. Cover bowl with moist dish cloth or plastic wrap. Let rise for 30 minutes in a warm area.
Cut into 3 equal portions. Roll each portion out onto a lightly floured surface until less than ¼ inch.
Cook the dough in a lightly oiled hot skillet until it begins to set, 2 minutes per side. Remember you will kow piadina is ready to turn when top side is covered wint bubbies. Remove from the pan and add your favourite ingredients.
Notes:
Piadina can also be cooked on an outdoor grill in the same way