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Tigelle — traditional dish from Bologna, Italy
Bread Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥150kcal
💪4gProtein
🌾30gCarbs
🥑3gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️50 gServing

* Per serving · 50 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Tigelle

How to order / say it
Say it Tigelle — [Tee-GEL-leh]
Order I'd like some tigelle, please.
Locally Vorrei delle tigelle, per favore.
Say locally

Small, round, flatbreads, traditional from the Bologna mountains.

Why try it?

A staple of the Emilia-Romagna region, these breads are often served with cured meats and cheeses, embodying the area's love for simple, wholesome local ingredients.

How it tastes

Crisp on the outside and soft inside, they are neutral in flavor, allowing fillings like salumi or cheese to shine.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Originating from the Apennine mountains surrounding Bologna, tigelle have been a local bread served with savory fillings since at least the 19th century.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 400 g Flour
  • 🥕 250 ml Water
  • 🧂 5 g Salt
  • 🫒 30 ml Olive oil
  • 🌾 5 g Yeast

Method

  1. 1 Mix flour, yeast, water, and salt to form a dough.
  2. 2 Let the dough rise until doubled.
  3. 3 Roll out and cut into small discs.
  4. 4 Cook on a heated iron clamp or griddle until golden.
  5. 5 Serve warm with desired fillings.

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