i get to cook for this huge party this weekend. there's gonna be about 150 people at an event for the cincinnati entertainment awards in theatre.. so i am pretty busy. decided to just go all out and make all my favorite things. #1 being my flatbread.
(it has been suggested of me recently that i have too many "favorites", diluting the meaning... hmmm, i hate people that limit their faves. what do you guys have to get excited about!?)
this flatbread has followed me out west and back, perfect accompaniment to a cheese plate, good for snacking as an appetizer, adds something special to a bread basket.
and it is super easy- and very time consuming:
4 c. flour
1 package quick rising yeast
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 1/3 c. water (125-130 ish)
blend it all in a food processor, or with your hands. knead, then let rise.. covered. after about an hour, or when the dough has doubled, punch it down, cut into 8 pieces and let stand for about 20 minutes. roll out as thin as you can and brush with milk. top with whatever you want, and some salt and pepper. it bakes at 375.
some toppings like i use are: a dry mix of capers and olives and peppercorns, also the bravas salt that i use on everything, and sesame seeds. salt and pepper is good, if you are going to be dipping.
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