Parmesan Flats
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 12 cup lukewarm water (105-115 degrees F)
- 1 cup water
- 1 14 ounces dry yeast
- 6 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 12 teaspoons salt
- 13 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 14 lbs parmesan cheese, 1c finely grated and 4 c shredded
- In a small bowl, stir the sugar into the lukewarm water.
- Stir in the yeast and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- Using a standing mixer, combine the flour, salt and pepper.
- Add the yeast mixture, olive oil and 1 c water and mix until the dough comes together.
- Turn out the dough onto a work suface and knead, adding more water if necessary until the dough is smooth, about 5 minutes.
- Return the dough to the bowl, cover and let stand until doubled in size, 45 min to 1 hour.
- Position 2 racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Turn the dough out on the work surface and cut into 4 equal pieces.
- Cover 3 pieces with plastic wrap.
- Sprinkle 1/4 c grated parmesan onto the work surface.
- Roll out 1 piece of dough, flipping once or twice, into an 8 x 24 inch rectangle; pat 1 cup shredded parmesan into the top of the dough.
- Cut in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 2 inch wide strips.
- Transfer the strips to the prepared baking sheet, stretching each slightly.
- Repeat with another piece of dough.
- Bake for 15 minutes, switch and rotate the pans, then bake until the crackers are golden, about 12 minutes more.
- Using a spatula, transfer to a rack to cool.
- Repeat with the remaining dough and cheese.
sugar, water, water, yeast, flour, pepper, salt, extra virgin olive oil, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/parmesan-flats-266509 (may not work)