Description
Homemade Mediterranean flatbread delivers authentic flavors straight from traditional kitchens. Crisp edges, herb-infused dough, and simple ingredients combine for a delightful culinary experience you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients:
- 2.75 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.75 cups warm tap water (110°F)
- 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
Cheese & Topping Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mozzarella cheese, sliced 0.25 inch thick
- 6 ounces (170 grams) feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup sun dried tomatoes packed in olive oil, roughly chopped
- 0.25 cup black olives
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Egg Wash & Preparation Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare a metal mixing bowl by filling it with hot tap water to temper. Preheat the oven to 500°F, ensuring it reaches the full temperature before baking.
- Empty and dry the bowl completely. Dissolve yeast in warm water, stirring gently for a few seconds. Allow the mixture to become foamy and activate, approximately 3 minutes.
- Combine flour, salt, and sugar through a sifter. Incorporate olive oil into the activated yeast mixture, then blend the flour mixture until fully absorbed.
- Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead vigorously for 4-5 minutes until a smooth, elastic ball forms. Return the dough to the bowl and cover with a clean tea towel.
- Position the covered bowl near the preheating oven to facilitate quick rising, allowing the ambient warmth to help the dough expand for about 5 minutes.
- Prepare baking sheets by lightly coating with cooking spray. Divide the risen dough into two equal portions.
- Roll each dough portion on a floured surface into a rectangular shape. Carefully transfer to prepared baking sheets, gently pressing to fill the corners.
- Create an egg wash by whisking egg with water. Delicately brush the mixture around the dough’s perimeter to enhance golden coloration.
- Distribute mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and feta across the flatbread surface. Sprinkle with fresh basil and oregano for aromatic flavor enhancement.
- Bake for 10 minutes until the crust achieves a rich golden brown. Optional: garnish with fresh parsley, slice immediately, and serve while warm and crisp.
Notes
- Elevate Texture by warming the mixing bowl, ensuring a consistent temperature that helps yeast activation and promotes even dough development.
- Customize Toppings by experimenting with different Mediterranean ingredients like roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, or caramelized onions for unique flavor profiles.
- Create Gluten-Free Version by substituting regular flour with a blend of almond and chickpea flour, maintaining the authentic Mediterranean taste while accommodating dietary restrictions.
- Enhance Nutritional Value by incorporating whole wheat flour, which adds fiber and nutrients while creating a slightly nuttier flavor compared to traditional white flour.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg