Tortano: the recipe for the traditional rustic cake with natural leaven from Campania

Here is the recipe for the traditional Tortano, a rustic sourdough cake typical of the Campania region:

**Ingredients:**

*For the  dough:*
– 500 g durum wheat flour
– 250 ml lukewarm water
– 100 g refreshed sourdough starter
– 50 ml extra virgin olive oil
– Salt to taste

*For the filling:*
– 200 g Neapolitan salami (or spicy salami)
– 200 g smoked provola cheese
– 200 g scamorza cheese
– 200 g sweet bacon
– 4 hard-boiled eggs
– Ground black pepper to taste
– Extra virgin olive oil to taste

**Guidelines:**

1. In a large bowl, dissolve the sourdough starter in lukewarm water and add a pinch of salt. Stir until the yeast is completely dissolved.
2. Gradually add the flour, stirring constantly until a smooth dough forms. Add the olive oil and knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic.

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