Yogurt and Granola Piadina

17/11/2023

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

Ingredients for the piadina (makes 4 piadinas):

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

For the filling:

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

Preparation

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

Curiosity

Piadina is a staple of the culinary tradition of Romagna, and traditionally it is 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.