Description
Savory mediterranean spices elevate these greek flatbreads into a culinary journey of authentic flavors. Fresh herbs and tangy feta create a delightful experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 package active dry yeast
- ⅔ cup (160 ml) warm water (105°F to 115°F)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- Olive oil or nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C), lightly oil a baking sheet, and dust with cornmeal to ensure a crisp foundation for the flatbreads.
- Dough Shaping: Carefully stretch and roll the dough into thin, elongated 12×4-inch oval shapes, creating a rustic Mediterranean-style base.
- Flavor Foundation: Brush the dough thoroughly with extra virgin olive oil, coating the entire surface to promote golden crispness and rich flavor.
- Layering: Spread artichoke tapenade evenly across the flatbread, creating a tangy and robust base for the subsequent toppings.
- Cheese and Toppings: Blanket the tapenade with generously shredded Fontina cheese, then artfully distribute halved cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and thinly sliced red onions to create a vibrant, colorful Mediterranean landscape.
- Baking: Slide the assembled flatbreads into the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, monitoring until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese melts completely.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of herbal brightness, slice into wedges, and serve immediately while warm and crisp.
Notes
- Olive Oil Mastery: Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for authentic Mediterranean flavor and ensure even brushing across the entire dough surface.
- Dough Stretching Technique: Handle the dough gently to maintain its delicate texture, avoiding aggressive pulling that could tear the flatbread.
- Cheese Melting Tip: Allow Fontina cheese to distribute evenly and create a smooth, creamy layer by spreading it uniformly before baking.
- Baking Precision: Monitor the oven closely during the last 3-5 minutes to prevent burning and achieve the perfect golden-brown crisp without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 163
- Sugar: 0.7 g
- Sodium: 105 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg