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Nutritional Values
260kcal
8gProtein
52gCarbs
1gFat
2gFibre
100 gServing
* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Ftira
How to order / say it
Say it
Ftira — [fuh-TEE-rah]
Order
I'd like a ftira, please.
Locally
Nixtieq ftira, jekk jogħġbok.
Say locally
Maltese bread similar to ciabatta, round and flat.
Why try it?
As a staple food, ftira offers insight into Maltese bread-making traditions, revealing meals shared in Valletta and used as a base for many classic sandwiches.
How it tastes
Ftira is chewy with a slightly crispy crust, its flavor enhanced by a hint of sourdough. It carries the distinct aroma of wood-fired ovens.
Origin & History — first documented: 1500
Ftira has been part of Malta's culinary fabric since the 16th century, believed to have evolved from earlier Phoenician flatbreads into its iconic round shape.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 500 g flour
- 🥕 300 ml water
- 🧂 10 g yeast
- 🧂 10 g sea salt
Method
- 1 Mix flour with water, yeast, and salt to form a dough.
- 2 Knead the dough and let it rise until doubled in size.
- 3 Shape into flat rounds and let rest.
- 4 Bake in a hot oven until golden and crisp.
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