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Flatbread Caprese

By Patricia Heaton

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I don’t consider myself a baker, but I do enjoy baking shows like The Great British Bake-Off. And sometimes on a rainy afternoon, I get inspired to have some fun and try something new. This is my attempt at a homemade flatbread . . . it turned out surprisingly well!

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 appetizer servings or 2 main-course servings

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading
1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more as needed
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 cup warm water (105°F to 110°F)
Extra virgin olive oil
4 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 pint grape tomatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
Handful of fresh basil leaves

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine the flour, yeast, salt, and sugar in a large bowl and whisk to blend. Stir in the water until it forms a rough dough.

    Step 2

    Sprinkle some flour on a counter or cutting board. Turn the dough out onto the board and sprinkle a bit more flour on top. Knead until the dough becomes a smooth ball, 3 to 4 minutes, adding more flour as needed. Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest on the counter for 10 minutes.

    Step 3

    Preheat the oven to 425°F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.

    Step 4

    Roll the dough into a 9x17-inch rectangle and transfer it to the prepared pan. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and bake 18 to 20 minutes, until golden and crisp.

    Step 5

    Meanwhile, combine the mozzarella and tomatoes in a medium bowl. Slice the basil into ribbons and add them to the bowl, along with a drizzle of oil. Season with salt.

    Step 6

    Transfer the flatbread to a cutting board. Scatter the mozzarella mixture on top. Cut the flatbread lengthwise, then into triangles. Serve immediately.

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From Patricia Heaton's Food for Family and Friends © 2018 by Patricia Heaton. Reprinted with permission from William Morrow Cookbooks, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Buy the full book from HarperCollins or from Amazon.
TagsFlatbreadBreadItalianEuropeanMozzarellaCheeseDairyGrape TomatoTomatoVegetableBasilHerbs & SpicesMainStarterDinnerNut FreeVegetarianBakingCookbooksHarper Collins

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