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Crispy Pepper Flatbread (Scarpaccia)

Pepper Flatbread (Scarpaccia)

Anamaria Negoita
Crispy Pepper Flatbread (Scarpaccia) is a rustic Italian bake made with sweet bell peppers and onions folded into a light, olive-oil-rich batter and baked until golden and crackly. Thin and crispy at the edges with a soft, tender center, this Tuscan-style flatbread is full of savory flavor and simple charm. It’s perfect as an appetizer, a light meal, or served alongside soups and salads, and it tastes just as good warm as it does at room temperature.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Appetizer, Lunch, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Italian, Tuscan
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 214 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 130 g all-purpose flour
  • 60 g cornmeal
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian herbs
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 250 ml water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 onions
  • 3 bell peppers
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar for caramelizing
  • 3 tbsp Extra olive oil for frying and greasing the pan
  • 2 tbsp Extra cornmeal for dusting the top

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the peppers and onions: thinly slice the peppers and onions, then cook them slowly in olive oil with a little brown sugar until soft, glossy, and lightly caramelized; set aside to cool slightly.
  • Mix the batter: combine the dry ingredients in a bowl, gradually add the water and olive oil, stir until smooth and pourable, then fold in the cooked peppers and onions.
  • Prepare the baking pan: generously grease a baking sheet or shallow pan with olive oil and spread the batter into a thin, even layer.
  • Finish the top: drizzle with olive oil and lightly dust with cornmeal to help create a crisp, golden crust.
  • Bake the scarpaccia: bake in a 200°C (392°F) oven for about 40 minutes, until golden and crisp at the edges with a tender center, then let it rest briefly before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Slice the peppers and onions thinly so they soften evenly.
  • Cook the vegetables slowly until soft and slightly caramelized for best flavor.
  • Spread the batter thinly for a crispier texture.
  • Dust with cornmeal for a crunchy crust (optional but recommended).
  • Reheat in the oven to keep it crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 155gCalories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4.7gFat: 9.3gSaturated Fat: 1.9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.2gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 48mgPotassium: 194mgFiber: 2.8gSugar: 5.6gVitamin A: 217IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 0.66mg
Keyword bell pepper scarpaccia, Crispy Pepper Flatbread, Italian pepper scarpaccia, Italian vegetable flatbread, savory Italian flatbread, Scarpaccia recipe, Tuscan flatbread
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