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Yogurt and Granola Piadina

17/11/2023

I can guide you in preparing a delicious version of the piadina, which can be filled with yogurt and granola for a crunchy and tasty touch. Let’s look together at the ingredients and the procedure to prepare both the piadina and its filling.

Ingredients for the piadina (for 4 piadinas):

  • 250 g tipo 0 or 00 flour
  • 50 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 100 ml lukewarm water
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (optional)

For the filling:

  • Greek yogurt or other thick yogurt of your choice
  • Granola to taste, preferably with dried fruit and seeds
  • Honey to sweeten (optional)
  • Fresh fruit (such as strawberries, banana, blueberries, etc.) to add freshness and flavor

Preparation

  1. In a bowl, pour the flour and make a well in the center. Add salt, baking soda (if using), and olive oil.
  2. Gradually pour in the lukewarm water, beginning to knead with your hands to incorporate all the ingredients.
  3. Work the dough on a work surface until you obtain a smooth and elastic ball. If the dough is too dry, add a little water; if it is too wet, add a bit of flour.
  4. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for about 30 minutes.
  5. Divide the dough into 4 equal parts and roll out each piece with a rolling pin until you obtain a disk about 20-25 cm in diameter.
  6. Heat a non-stick pan and cook each piadina for about 2 minutes per side, until they puff up and the typical bubbles appear.
  7. Once ready, spread a generous amount of yogurt over half of the piadina.
  8. Add the granola on top of the yogurt, honey if you want an extra touch of sweetness, and the fresh fruit cut into pieces.
  9. Fold it in half to enclose the filling, and serve immediately to enjoy all the crunchiness of the granola.

Trivia

The piadina is a staple of Romagnola culinary tradition, and is traditionally prepared with lard instead of olive oil and without baking soda. The piadina filled with yogurt and granola is a more modern and lighter reinterpretation, adapted for a quick meal or a healthy snack thanks to the addition of yogurt and fruit.