Grilled Flatbread
Serves 4
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon yeast
- ½ cup warm water 110 degrees
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin oil plus more for bowl and brushing
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
- ¾ teaspoon coarse salt plus more to taste
Instructions
- Heat grill or grill pan until hot.
- Place ½ cup warm water in a medium bowl, and sprinkle yeast on top; stir to dissolve.
- Let sit until foamy. About five minutes.
- Add olive oil, flour, and salt; combine.
- Turn dough out onto a well floured surface, knead until smooth and elastic, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let stand in a warm place, 30 minutes.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
- Divide into four equal pieces, and roll out each into a 1/8-inch-thick round.
- Lightly brush both sides of each round with olive oil; place the rounds directly on the hot grill.
- Grill the flatbread until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
- Remove from the grill, and season with salt.
Notes
We used to have these all the time in the summer.
They are a quick and easy way to add bread to a meal.
They are a quick and easy way to add bread to a meal.