Pane Frattau: An Authentic Barbagia Delight

DIFFICULTY	TIME	SERVES	COST
Easy	40 min	4 Serves	Inexpensive

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If you are looking for a traditional Sardinian dish that is both delicious and healthy, look no further than pane frattau. This ancient recipe has been passed down through generations in the Barbagia region of Sardinia and is known for its unique flavor and nutritional benefits. Made with simple ingredients like bread, tomato sauce, pecorino cheese, and eggs, pane frattau is a hearty and satisfying meal that will transport you straight to the heart of Sardinia.

Its preparation is very simple. It can take around 30-40 minutes, depending on how quickly one can cook the tomato sauce and eggs and how long it takes to prepare the bread. However, it’s important to note that the dough for the bread needs to rest for at least an hour before rolling and baking, so it’s best to plan accordingly.

Pane Frattau step by step:

Ingredients	Quantity
Pane Carasau Sardinian flatbread	4 sheets
Tomato sauce	600g
Pecorino cheese, grated	200 g
Eggs	4
Garlic	2 cloves
Extra virgin olive oil	As needed
Salt	As needed
Water	As needed

Preparation method

Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
Step 2 – In a saucepan, heat the tomato sauce over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, salt, and pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 3 – Grate the pecorino cheese and set aside.
Step 4 – In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add one sheet of pane carasau at a time and cook for 30 seconds on each side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Step 5 – Take a large baking dish and spread a layer of tomato sauce on the bottom.
Step 6 – Place one sheet of pane carasau on top of the tomato sauce.
Step 7 – Add a spoonful of tomato sauce and a sprinkle of grated pecorino cheese on top of the bread.
Step 8 – Repeat step 6 and 7 until all the bread, tomato sauce, and pecorino cheese are used up. Make sure to end with a layer of tomato sauce and pecorino cheese on top.
Step 9 – Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes.
Step 10 – While the dish is baking, poach the eggs in boiling water for 3 minutes.
Step 11 – Take the baking dish out of the oven and place one poached egg on top of each serving of Pane Frattau.