Radicchio Flatbread Recipes

RADICCHIO FLATBREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine yeast, water and sugar. Let stand until foamy (5 minutes).
• Stir in flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and oil until combined.
• Turn dough out onto floured board and knead until smooth (2-5 minutes). Transfer dough to oiled bowl, turn to cover all sides and cover with plastic wrap. Let stand for 20-30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Divide dough into quarters.
• On a floured board roll out each piece to a rectangle 8 inches x 5 inches. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough. (there will be 4 rectangles). Divide rdicchio among dough and press into dough. Drizzle with oil, salt and pepper.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden and crisp.
• Whisk ricotta cheese in a small bowl until lightened.
• Drizzle baked bread with oil, season with salt and pepper.
• Serve flatbread with whipped ricotta.

RADICCHIO FLAT BREAD WITH WHIPPED RICOTTA

Steps:

• Stir together yeast, water, and sugar in a large bowl, and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the oil until combined. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface, and knead with floured hands until smooth, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a large oiled bowl, and cover with plastic wrap. Let stand in a warm, draft-free spot for 20 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Divide dough into quarters. On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 piece of dough to 8 by 5 inches. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat with remaining dough. Divide radicchio among flatbread, and gently press into dough. Drizzle with oil; season with salt and pepper. Bake until flatbread is golden and crisp, about 15 minutes.
• Whisk ricotta in a small bowl until lightened. Drizzle flatbread with oil; season with salt and pepper. Serve flatbread with ricotta.