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A traditional pan-fried buckwheat pancake oozing with local melted cheese, distinct to the Sondrio area.
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Ingredients
- 150g Buckwheat flour
- 50g All-purpose flour
- 150g Local Casera or Bitto cheese
- 150ml Beer or sparkling water
- Butter or oil for frying
Preparation
- Whisk the buckwheat and white flour with beer or sparkling water until it forms a smooth batter.
- Slice the cheese thinly and fold it gently into the pancake batter.
- Heat butter or oil in a pan and pour a ladle of batter to cover the bottom.
- Fry on medium heat on both sides until the cheese melts and the crust turns crispy brown.
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