Flatbread with Pesto, Tomato & Provolone – A crispy golden flatbread topped with fresh tomato, provolone and drizzled with pesto sauce makes for a quick, fresh appetizer that everyone will enjoy.

Prep time 10 Hrs | Cook Time 20 Min | Serves 6-8

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp Coarse Sicilian Sea Salt, plus additional for seasoning
  • 2 cups Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Honey
  • 1 cup Warm Water, 1 tbsp reserved
  • 1 packet Active Dry Yeast
  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Large Ripe Tomato, cut crosswise into 1/4 inch slices
  • 2 tbsp Basil Pesto Sauce
  • 4 Thin Slices of Provolone Cheese, cut crosswise into 1/2 inch slices
  • Ground Black Pepper, to taste

Directions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine water, yeast, and honey.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes then stir in flour, salt and 1/4 cup of oil.
  • Knead until smooth and transfer dough to an oiled bowl.
  • Cover with plastic and let stand in a warm location for 1-3 hours.
  • The mixture will double in size and then collapse.
  • Then, cover the dough and refrigerate for 8 hours.
  • Heat oven to 450° F.
  • Grease a 9×13″ heavy sheet pan with remaining oil.
  • Transfer dough to the pan and press down with your fingers to spread the dough evenly to about the width of the pan.
  • Cover and let the dough rise for 20 minutes.
  • Lay tomato slices over dough, drizzle pesto sauce and then lay cheese strands on top of pesto. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown, turning the rack if necessary for even browning.
  • Remove from the oven and cut into even slices.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

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