Best Italian Inspired California Plum Flatbread Recipes

ITALIAN FLATBREADS

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Pairs wedges of this chewy flatbread with a tomato-based soup and start dunking! -Cynthia M. Bent, Newark, DE

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 loaves (8 wedges each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

Steps:

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup oil, sugar, salt, yeast mixture and 2 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 40 minutes., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Pat each piece flat. Let rest 5 minutes. Roll out each portion into an 11-in. circle; place on greased baking sheets. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 40 minutes., Preheat oven to 425°. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make several 1/4-in. indentations. Brush with remaining oil. In a small bowl, combine cheese, garlic salt and rosemary; sprinkle over dough. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CALIFORNIA FLATBREAD

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, chopped
3 plum tomatoes, sliced
Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
1 pound store-bought pizza dough, at room temperature
6 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 cups radish sprouts
3 cups baby arugula
Juice of 1/2 lemon

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Add the tomatoes to the drippings in the pan and cook, turning once, until slightly softened, about 2 minutes.
Brush a large rimmed baking sheet with olive oil. Stretch the pizza dough to fit the pan (if the dough shrinks back, let it rest a few minutes before continuing). Prick the dough all over with a fork. Top with the tomatoes, reserving the bacon drippings. Bake until the crust is golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
Remove the flatbread from the oven; top with the goat cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Toss the sprouts and arugula with 1/2 tablespoon of the reserved bacon drippings (rewarm, if necessary), the lemon juice, and salt and pepper. Top the flatbread with the greens and bacon.