Grilled Flatbread with Ricotta Cheese, Fresh Tomatoes, Oregano and Roasted Garlic Oil
- 1 recipe Flatbread, recipe below
- 1 (8-ounce) container ricotta cheese, drained
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 plum tomatoes, very thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chiffonade fresh basil
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 6 cloves roasted garlic
- 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
- Roasted Garlic Oil:
- Place oil and garlic in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Strain.
- Flatbread:
- 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 an 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, if desired, let rise again for 1/2 hour, and then roll out as desired.
- Flatten flatbread dough, gently press into a large rectangle, brush liberally with olive oil, and throw on grill.
- Grill on both sides until golden brown.
- Spread 1 side with ricotta, sprinkle with salt and pepper, scatter tomatoes over, drizzle with Roasted Garlic Oil, and garnish with basil and more freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve immediately.
- Yield: 4 individual flatbreads or 1 large flatbread
recipe flatbread, ricotta cheese, salt, tomatoes, basil, olive oil, garlic, water, active dry yeast, allpurpose, salt, olive
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/grilled-flatbread-with-ricotta-cheese-fresh-tomatoes-oregano-and-roasted-garlic-oil-recipe3.html (may not work)