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What to eat in Sardinia? Top 3 Sardinian Flatbreads

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SARDINIA, Italy
4.2
Pane guttiau
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Pane guttiau is a traditional flatbread originating from Sardinia. It's very similar to pane carasau, but guttiau is even thinner. The flatbread looks like thin leaves with long cracks, and it was originally made for shepherds who took it with them to the pastures because it keeps very well – if kept dry, it stays edible for a whole year.


The dough is rolled as thinly as possible, and it is then baked until the edges start to rise up. Pane guttiau is often brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt, then eaten as a snack. It's also commonly served with salami and cheese.

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SARDINIA, Italy
4.1
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Pane frattau is a traditional Sardinian dish that was originally invented by local farmers as a way to use up old bread. It consists of the wafer-thin and crispy pane carasau flatbread which is first dunked in hot broth, then topped with tomato sauce, grated Pecorino cheese, and a poached egg.


The locals say that pane frattau is an alternative to a dish of pasta because it's easier and quicker. The ingredients may vary from area to area, so tomato sauce might be replaced by sheep broth or water, while the poached eggs are not mandatory.


It's recommended to serve the dish with Cannonau, a bold red wine.

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Flatbread

SARDINIA, Italy
4.0
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Popularly called carta musica, due to its resemblance to an old music sheet parchment, pane carasau is a traditional Sardinian flatbread whose origins have been traced to the Nuragic Age, circa 1900-730 BCE. Because of its long storage life, pane carasau was once a staple food of Sardinian shepherds during their trips to mountain pastures.


This artisan Italian bread is made with durum wheat flour, water, yeast, and salt; it is extremely thin and twice-baked for extra crispness. With quite a unique flavor and a heavy aroma of cereals, barn, and wood-burning ovens, this flatbread is delicious as a cracker and is typically enjoyed as an accompaniment to various snacks, cheeses, appetizers, and soups. 

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