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Puccia with Burrata and Zucchini Flowers

17/11/2023

Puccia with burrata and zucchini flowers is a marriage between the flavors of the Apulian sandwich and the delicacy of the ingredients characteristic of Italian cuisine.

Ingredients

  • Apulian puccia (1 bread, if not available a ciabatta can be used)
  • Burrata (200 g)
  • Zucchini flowers (4-5 depending on size)
  • Pitted black olives (a handful)
  • Extra virgin olive oil (as needed)
  • Salt (as needed)
  • Pepper (as needed)

Preparation

  1. First of all, if the zucchini flowers are not already cleaned, gently remove the inner stamen and any outer leaf residues, then quickly wash them under running water and blot them with kitchen paper to remove excess moisture.
  2. Take the puccia and cut it horizontally without completely separating the two halves, so as to be able to stuff it easily.
  3. Heat a pan and, if you like, you can lightly toast the inside of the puccia to make the bread crispy and even tastier.
  4. In the same pan, add a drizzle of oil and lay the zucchini flowers for a few minutes per side until they are slightly golden. Lightly salt them.
  5. Cut the burrata into slices or pieces and assemble your sandwich: place the burrata first, add the zucchini flowers and scatter the sliced black olives on top.
  6. Season with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, a sprinkling of pepper, and if necessary, add a pinch of salt.
  7. Close the puccia and serve.

Curiosity

Puccia is a type of bread typical of the Puglia region, particularly from Salento. You may find different variants of this bread depending on the area, with additions of black olives in the dough or with slightly different shapes and sizes. It is a bread usually eaten during festivities, but it is becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to the more common sandwich breads for gourmet sandwiches. The combination with burrata and zucchini flowers makes it a delicious option for a summer lunch or as a single dish for a light dinner.

If you can’t find puccia, you can use another type of rustic bread you prefer, the important thing is that it is soft inside and crispy outside.

Puccia with burrata and zucchini flowers