Flatbread is a great snack to start a party. Once you have the dough ready you can top these with anything your imagination can come up with. These are slightly different from pizzas because I don't typically use sauce and I add less cheese than a pizza. This makes them a lighter version; perfect as a starter for a evening of entertaining guests.
Flatbread dough, makes two servings.
Needed: 1 cup warm water, 1 teaspoon sugar, 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast, 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 3/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt and 4 tablespoons olive oil.
In a small bowl dissolve the sugar in the water. Pour in the yeast, but don't stir. Just allow it to bubble for a few minutes. In a large bowl combine the flour, salt and oil. Pour in the water and stir until dough forms. Knead for 3-5 minutes until dough becomes elastic-like. You could also do this is a mixer with the dough hook attachment. Place the dough ball in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and allow to rise for 1 hour. Divide into two and knead for 2-3 minutes more, place back in the bowl (or two bowls if needed) and allow to rise for another hour. Now you are ready to roll your dough out and bake at 350 F for 7-8 minutes until nearly done. Top with your choice of toppings and continue to bake for 4-5 more minutes.
For this flatbread I choose to smear on a little plum jam, provided by Blue Chair Fruit, then I added a chopped apple, fresh basil and feta cheese. I love the combination of fruit with feta; sweet and sharp! I'm a big feta fan. Get experimental with your toppings and find what you and your family like best. Enjoy! xo. Emma
flatbread sound good. I'll try this :)
vegan, but also with apple! yummy <3
Posted by: Luu | June 16, 2012 at 06:31 PM
That looks really delicious - might make this for a party.
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Posted by: Isabella | June 16, 2012 at 06:41 PM
Uhm, that really yummy and very Nice idea! Great inspiration, Will really try that one! Have a wonderful Day!
Posted by: Monsterscircus | June 16, 2012 at 06:48 PM
Goodness - that looks and sounds so delicious! :-)
Posted by: tinajo | June 16, 2012 at 06:49 PM
my dad would always make flat bread when I was younger. we would usually just eat it with cinnamon sugar on top.
Posted by: Shannon | June 16, 2012 at 06:49 PM
That looks absolutely delicious!
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Posted by: Natasha Fatah | June 16, 2012 at 06:49 PM
this looks so yummy! I love that you can experiment with toppings although you're right, feta is the best! great recipe emma :)
Posted by: Kelsey | June 16, 2012 at 06:53 PM
Yummiiii :-)
Posted by: Margarida | June 16, 2012 at 06:54 PM
Looks DELISH! I'm craving this now!
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Posted by: Kate @ A Creative Cookie | June 16, 2012 at 07:05 PM
This sounds like a great combo of toppings. Yummy.
Posted by: Carolyn | June 16, 2012 at 07:09 PM
Well I am from Greece and feta is probably the most delicious food that you produce. I could eat feta with everything, any time! Oh I love this cheese, especially with tacos and tomato and oregano and olive oil! *summer bliss*
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Posted by: call me debbie | June 16, 2012 at 07:11 PM
I want some! I love apple and cheese. Will try!
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Posted by: Michelle Tree | June 16, 2012 at 07:15 PM
That looks delicious! Love the flavour combination you have going on there. I'm a huge fan of feta. It would be great for a party :)
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Posted by: Allison | June 16, 2012 at 07:39 PM
WOW that looks delicious! :) That would be good for snack or even a meal :) I could impress all my girlfriends with this yummy dish :)
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Posted by: rory | June 16, 2012 at 07:53 PM
I just made a flatbread the other day with my daughter. Apples, raisin, ricotta with a bit of cheddar. It was divine!
Posted by: Mandy | June 16, 2012 at 08:18 PM
This looks so good! The plum jam is such a good idea!
Posted by: Kristen | June 16, 2012 at 08:43 PM
i've been eating pizzas from trader joe's for dinner these last several weeks. it's usually accompanied by a bowl of brussel sprouts and mayo. sometimes, with some caesar salad. but i really should change it up a bit. instead of pizza, perhaps some flatbread --- this recipe is a great place to start. it looks so yummy!
Posted by: katrina | June 16, 2012 at 09:17 PM
Oh this look scrumptious! I've never made a flatbread before. :)
Posted by: Meredith | June 16, 2012 at 10:08 PM
So excited to try this recipe. I love flat bread with strawberries drizzled with balsamic. Deliciousness! xx
Posted by: Claire | June 16, 2012 at 11:21 PM
totally gunna make some flatbreat creations next time i have the girl over for craft night! thanks for the idea! :D **drools** mmm feta..
Posted by: angie mcroberts // BEARSHAPED | June 16, 2012 at 11:39 PM