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Flatbread varieties never cease to amaze me. Unlike some Italian flatbreads, this is crisp. If you under-bake it, it works as a wrap.
1/2 cup warm water 1 teaspoon yeast 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons oil or unsalted butter 4 egg whites 2 1/2 to 3 cups all purpose flour
beaten egg whites poppy, sesame or caraway seeds
In a bowl, whisk together water and yeast, sugar, let stand for 5 minutes until dissolved add salt, oil and egg whites. Add most of flour to make a soft dough. Knead about five minutes. Let rest ten minutes. Place dough in a greased bowl and cover with plastic. Let rise about 90 minutes.
Gently deflate dough and divide into four portions. Roll each into a circle of 1/8 inch thickness. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg white and sprinkle with seeds, as desired. Prick dough all over.
Bake until golden brown ( 400 F. for about 15 minutes). Serve with dips, pate or cheese. Underbake a bit to use as a sandwich wrap.
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