Greek Flat Breads
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Yield: Makes 16 flat breads
Ingredients:
Basic Yeast Bread (recipe follows)
1/4
pound crumbled feta cheese
1/2
cup chopped kalamata olives
3
cloves garlic, minced
1
tablespoon olive oil
1
egg
1
tablespoon water
Coarse salt (optional)
Preparation:
1.
Prepare Basic Yeast Bread as directed.
2.
Turn out dough onto lightly oiled surface. Divide dough into 16 equal pieces. Form each piece into ball. Cover with clean towel; let rest 5 minutes.
3.
Grease baking sheets; set aside. Combine cheese, olives, garlic and oil in medium bowl; set aside. Beat egg with 1 tablespoon water.
4.
Flatten each dough ball to 1/2 inch thick. Place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Brush dough with beaten egg mixture. Sprinkle each round with equal amount of olive mixture; press topping into dough slightly. Cover with towel; let rise in warm, draft-free place 45 minutes.
5.
Place heavy pan on lower rack of oven. Preheat oven to 400°F. Sprinkle tops of dough with coarse salt, if desired; place in oven. Carefully place 4 to 5 ice cubes in heavy pan in oven; close door immediately. Bake 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately remove bread from baking sheets to wire racks; cool.
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