Flatbread Caprese: A fresh and easy recipe for summer dining

Ingredients for Flatbread caprese

• 240 g plain flour, plus more for kneading

• 2.5 ml active dry yeast

• 5 ml sea salt, plus more as needed

• 1 g sugar

• 240 ml warm water (40–43°C)

• extra virgin olive oil

• 115 g fresh mozzarella, cut into 1.25 cm cubes

• 300 g grape tomatoes, sliced into 0.5 cm thick rounds

• handful of fresh basil leaves

How to make Flatbread caprese

1. Combine the flour, yeast, salt, and sugar in a large bowl and whisk to blend. Stir in the water until a rough dough forms.

2. Sprinkle some flour on a clean work surface. Turn the dough out onto the surface and sprinkle a little more flour on top. Knead the dough for 3–4 minutes, or until it becomes a smooth ball, adding more flour as needed. Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for 10 minutes.

3. Preheat the oven to 220°C (fan) or 230°C (conventional). Grease a baking tray with oil or line it with baking parchment.

4. Roll the dough into a rectangle measuring approximately 23 x 43 cm and transfer it to the prepared baking tray. Drizzle with a little olive oil and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until golden and crisp.

5. Meanwhile, combine the mozzarella and tomatoes in a medium bowl. Slice the basil into ribbons and add to the bowl along with a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and mix well.

6. Once baked, transfer the flatbread to a cutting board. Scatter the mozzarella mixture on top. Cut the flatbread lengthwise, then into triangles. Serve immediately.

Disclaimer
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