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Simple and Soft Tigelle (mini flatbreads)

by Micaela Harrasser

Today I am sharing a quick & easy recipe to make delicious Tigelle, the small & rounded flatbreads from Emilia Romagna!

This street food is very common in many areas of Emilia Romagna, especially near Modena. The original recipe uses bicarb of soda, water and salt. My version has milk and a bit of (vegan) butter. You can make the recipe dairy free by using lactose-free milk, or plant based milk! If you want to make a sweet version, just add a bit of sugar in the mix!

You will find them filled with delicious fresh cuts like Mortadella, or melted cheeses like Gorgonzola. You can definitely get creative and use them as you please! That’s the advantage: these breads are so soft, with a delicate taste which makes them the ideal vessel to many wonders! Remember to enjoy them when still warm! 😉

Simple and Soft Tigelle (mini flatbreads)

Serves: - Prep Time: Cooking Time: Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Ingredients

Makes about 11:

  • 10g vegan butter
  • 130ml milk 
  • 80ml water
  • 100g spelt flour + 200g all-purpose flour
  • 3g active dry yeast

Instructions

  1. In a stand mixer, add all dry ingredients and mix.
  2. Start adding the other ingredients and mix with the hook attachment until you get a smooth dough, about 5-10 minutes. You can also do this by hand.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, flatted the dough with a rolling pin to 1/2 cm thickness.
  4. Using a glass or a cookie cutter (roughly 8cm), cut the Tigelle and transfer to a baking paper sheet. 
  5. Re-mix and flatten the dough to cut new Tigelle, repeat until done.
  6. Let the mini breads rest for about 10 minutes.
  7. Take a wide pan with lid, and heat it with a bit of oil.
  8. Add the Tigelle and place on low heat with the lid on to cook for about 8 minutes. Check after 5 minutes that the bottom isn't already too 'tanned'. We are looking for a mild browning like this:
  9. Turn them and cook for an additional 4 minutes.
  10. Remove, and enjoy them while still warm! 

Notes

Storage: it's best to make & eat them fresh. Otherwise you can store them in a sealed container at room temperature for up to two days. Warm them up in a pan or microwave before serving!

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