Borlenghe

10 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour, all-purpose for pasta
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 each eggs
  • 5 1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 pound lard
  • 1/4 pound prosciutto chopped
  • 2 tablespoons rosemary leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 cups parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine the flour, salt and egg in a large mixing bowl.
  2. 2
    Add 2 cups water and beat with a whisk for 5 minutes or until very smooth.
  3. 3
    Quickly stir in remaining water.
  4. 4
    Allow to stand 1 hour.
  5. 5
    Stir together 1/4 cup lardo, prosciutto, rosemary, garlic and black pepper in a mixing bowl until smooth and set aside.
  6. 6
    To cook borlenghe, heat a 14- to 16-inch non-stick pan over medium heat and brush with a 1/4 teaspoon of remaining lardo.
  7. 7
    Pour enough batter to coat pan (just like a crespella) and return to heat.
  8. 8
    Cook 4 minutes on the first side and turn carefully.
  9. 9
    Continue until all the batter is finished, or about 10 to 12 borlenghe.
  10. 10
    To serve, reheat borlenghe quickly in same pan, spread with 1 tablespoon prosciutto mixture, sprinkle with grated cheese and serve warm, folded into quarters.

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