Homemade Flatbreads
Serves: 6
Prep time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook time: 20–30 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups bread flour, plus extra for rolling
- 1 pinch La Belle Excuse Mediterranean Fleur de Sel
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons La Belle Excuse Extra Virgin Green Olive Oil
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 teaspoons instant dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons sugar
Suggested Toppings
Grilled Halloumi & Vegetables
- Plain Greek yogurt
- Sliced halloumi
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- ½ red onion, diced
- A drizzle of La Belle Excuse Extra Virgin Green Olive Oil
- A drizzle of La Belle Excuse White Balsamic Vinegar
- Fresh basil
Mediterranean
- Cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1–2 Persian cucumbers, diced
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- Crumbled feta cheese
- A drizzle of La Belle Excuse White Balsamic Vinegar
Pesto & Prosciutto
- Basil pesto
- Sliced prosciutto
- Arugula
- Parmesan shavings
- A drizzle of La Belle Excuse Balsamic Glaze
Steps
- In a bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for a few minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Add the Greek yogurt, olive oil, and yeast mixture.
- Mix until a dough forms. Knead lightly and shape into a ball.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Divide into 6–8 portions and shape into balls. If the dough is too sticky, add a little flour. Cover and let rest again for about 15 minutes.
- On a floured surface, roll each ball into a thin circle (about ¼ inch thick).
- Heat a skillet over medium heat, drizzle with olive oil, and cook each flatbread for 2–3 minutes per side, until bubbles form and golden spots appear.
- Keep warm under a clean kitchen towel.
For the Toppings
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Spread the bell peppers and red onion on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and white balsamic vinegar, sprinkle with dried oregano, season with salt and pepper, and roast for 12–15 minutes.
- For the halloumi, heat a skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook slices for 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
- In a bowl, toss together the cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion. Add a drizzle of white balsamic vinegar and a pinch of salt.
- Prepare all toppings and let everyone build their own flatbread. Spread with hummus, pesto, or yogurt.
- Top with grilled vegetables, halloumi, cucumber salad, or prosciutto. Finish with crumbled feta, arugula, Parmesan shavings, or fresh herbs.