Chef Mike’s Rustic Flatbread

 INGREDIENTS

Dough

  • 1¼ cups warm (105˚F)

  • 2½ teaspoons active dry yeast

  • 1 tablespoon sugar

  • ¾ cups plain yogurt

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 3¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

  • ½ cup olive oil for brushing


INSTRUCTIONS

In a large mixing bowl whisk together water, yeast, and sugar; set aside for 8 to 10 minutes, or until foamy. Whisk in the yogurt, olive oil, garlic powder and salt.


Add flour and parsley, and stir everything together until dough comes together.

Sprinkle flour over your work-area and turn dough onto the floured surface; turn to coat and then knead for 4 minutes. Sprinkle more flour if the dough is sticky while kneading.

Cut dough into equal pieces and form each piece into a ball. Sprinkle each dough ball with flour; cover them with a kitchen towel and let stand for 15 minutes.

Preheat a frying pan over medium-low heat. Take one of the dough balls and roll it out to desired size then brush the top of the rolled out dough with olive oil.

When the pan is hot, pick up the rolled out dough and place it in the pan, oiled side down, and cook for about 1 minute, or until the top surface is covered with bubbles. While frying, brush the opposite side of the flatbread with olive oil. Flip the flatbread and cook for 1 more minute, or until golden on the bottom. Remove from pan and transfer to a plate.

Top with anything and everything you like and enjoy!