Italian Flatbread Recipe
Toasted flatbread topped with house made pesto, prosciutto, salami, fresh mozzarella, kalamata olives and tomato.
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Ingredients
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Flatbread
Pesto
Toppings
Method
Flatbread Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Make Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 5
Shape Flatbread
Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into two equal portions. Roll each portion into flat rounds.
- 6
Bake Flatbread
Place the flatbreads on a baking sheet and bake for about 10-12 minutes or until golden and puffed.
Pesto Preparation
- 7
Blend Ingredients
In a food processor, combine fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic cloves, and salt. Pulse until finely chopped.
- 8
Add Cheese and Oil
Add the grated Parmesan cheese and olive oil to the mixture. Blend until smooth, adjusting the oil for desired consistency.
Assemble Flatbread
- 9
Spread Pesto
Once the flatbreads are baked, remove them from the oven and spread a generous layer of house-made pesto on top.
- 10
Add Toppings
Layer the prosciutto, salami, sliced fresh mozzarella, kalamata olives, and tomato slices on top of the pesto.
- 11
Final Bake
Return the topped flatbreads to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes to melt the cheese and heat the toppings.
- 12
Serve
Remove from the oven, slice into pieces, and serve warm.
