Torta al testo: the original recipe

A typical Umbrian dessert, ready in just twenty minutes.

Umbrian torta al testo recipe
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
difficulty: Bassa

La cake to the text it is a typical product Umbrian and well appreciated everywhere, a very simple recipe and ancient, that delights the palate of great e little ones.

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TESTO CAKE

It is a mix between a piadina has always been cake stuffed with cold cuts and cheese or vegetables and cheese, prepared in a pan in cast iron (precisely called text). If you don't have one, you can easily use a traditional pan as long as it is Nonstick or the one for the CrepesLet's put on our aprons and get to work!Umbrian torta al testo

INGREDIENTS:

  • 500 g flour
  • 250 g warm water
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 bicarbonate spoon

METHOD:

  • Combine all the ingredients Knead the dough in a bowl until it's smooth and even. Then roll it out into two discs about 2-3 cm thick. Meanwhile, heat a testo or nonstick pan. To test the temperature, sprinkle a little flour on it. Once it's lightly browned, you can place your disc of dough on top.
  • Prick the surface of the cake with a fork and let it cook for about 5 minutes. At this point you can turn it and let it cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Cut it horizontally when it is still hot and fill it as you prefer.Umbrian torta al testo recipe

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An advice:

Tradition dictates that torta al testo be filled with raw ham or sausage and herbs, but any ingredient will be perfect for surprising your guests.

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