Scacciafame (chase away hunger)

(For 6 people)

Ingredients:

• 500 gr. of rustic flour type 1
• 200 gr. of spring water
• 25 gr. of lard
• 100 gr. mother yeast (can be replaced by 8 g of brewer's yeast)
• 1 teaspoon of salt

Method:
Knead everything together and let it rise the night before to prepare the "scacciafame" the following morning (with brewer's yeast the leavening will take place in 3 hours), then adjust according to the time available.
Prepare a large pan where you will add sunflower oil, bring the oil to a temperature of 160 degrees.
Grease your hands and remove portions of 100 g from the dough; spread the dough with your hands and fry 2 minutes per side. Dry on straw paper and serve the "scacciafame" hot or stuffed with ham or sardines and peppers.