Flatbread

Recipe courtesy Bobby Flay

Show: Boy Meets GrillEpisode: Flatbread

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (7)

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Prep Time:
15 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
4 individual flatbreads or 1 large flatbread

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: 4 hr 0 min
Cook: --
Total:: 4 hr 15 min

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1 1/2 cups warm water (105 to 110 degrees F)

1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast

4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons olive or canola oil, plus more for bowl

Mix water and yeast in a large bowl and let stand 5 minutes to proof. Gradually pour in 2 cups of the flour and stir to incorporate. Mix for about 1 minute to form a sponge. Let stand, covered, for at least 1 hour.

Put sponge in the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the dough hook, add the salt and oil, then add the flour, 1/2 cup at a time, to form a dough. Remove from bowl and knead. Place in a clean oiled bowl and let rise, slowly, about 2 1/2 hours. Divide dough into 4 balls, let rise again for 1/2 hour, and then roll out as desired.

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cindy Weare, NH 04-24-2009
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THE BEST CRUST
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have tried for years to make the perfect crust and this is it. It was not too thick after it cooked. It was light and... chewy and with the toppings it was just the best. I am going to use this crust for every flatbread/pizza that I make from now on. Thanks BobbiRead more
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Trinity Omaha, NE 03-30-2009
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About yeast breads
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Anytime you put a yeast dough in the fridge or an otherwise cool place, it will take longer to rise. The upside is that you... can make the dough and refrigerate it until ready. Even better is you will a bread that is much more flavorful and yeasty or "bready" tasting. The longer the yeast is in contact with the dough and slowly fermenting away, the more rich and flavorful the bread. You can certainly do quick-raised bread by putting your dough in a cold oven with the light on or on top of the fridge. The flavor will still be superior to chemically leavened (baking powder/soda) bread.Read more
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Anonymous 06-26-2007
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refridge dough
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

You do not have to put the dough in the fridge to rise, this will simply slow down the rising process. If you mix the dough... in the AM and want to use that evening, I would let go the first rise in the fridge, take it out come to room temp, then do the second rise.Read more
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Anonymous 06-26-2007
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refrigerate to rise?
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I'm new at making bread doughs. For some reason I thought you were supposed to refrigerate the dough when rising? Hmmm not... sure about this one even though the recipe doesn't say to refrigerate I'm still curious if it left out a step?Read more
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Shayna savage, MN 06-20-2006
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great!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

it turned out really well, and my family loved it! Before I grilled the dough, I added a few seasonings like salt, pepper,... garlic powder, etc, and it tasted pretty good.Read more
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BILL Asheville, NC 06-08-2006
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a real treat
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

excellent and to the newby, there is no temp. given because it is not baked. it's grilled in this instance but can also be... fried.Read more