Crisp Artisan Flat Bread Recipe
This crisp artisan flat bread recipe is super easy to make. It pairs well with soups and salads, or use it as a base for pizza or a flatbread with toppings.
About Artisan Flat Bread
Flatbreads are made from a single-dough process, and are cooked in a variety of different ways. The dough is leavened and, as it rises, it can be rolled out to form individual pizza bases or it can be rolled out and cut to serve as a flatbread. There are many different flatbreads that are baked in different ways. Some of the most common flatbreads include pita bread, tortillas, tortilla chips, pizza dough, naan, focaccia, bagels, croutons, and English muffins.
If you’ve ever been to California, there’s a very good chance you’ve encountered the Artisan Breads Marketplace in San Francisco. The thing that makes this market stand out is the fact that the breads are baked in the store using only whole grain flours, organic ingredients, and no chemical preservatives. This recipe is inspired by that.
Crisp Flatbread Recipe
This crisp artisan flatbread recipe is a basic flatbread recipe using a combination of white and wheat flours.
You can top this flat bread with with simple poppy seed and sesame seeds or substitute anything that you like!
Additional Toppings
Flatbread is great topped with all sorts of things. For example, try various vegetables or even fruit!
Cheeses and meats work well also. You can use this recipe and additional items to make the bread similar to decorative focaccia such as below.
What to Serve with Flatbread
This flat bread is a favorite of mine to serve with pasta. It works well for scooping up leftover sauce! For a quick and easy family meal, pair it with something like this Instant Pot spaghetti and frozen meatballs recipe.
You can also serve this with soups, stews, or salads for a nice easy lunch! Try these:
Chicken and Seafood Salad with Endive and Fennel
Crisp Artisan Flatbread Recipe
An easy to make crispy artisan flatbread recipe. Goes great with soup or salad!
Ingredients
- 6 oz all purpose flour
- 6 oz whole-wheat flour
- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp sugar
- For the topping:
- 1 egg white
- Sesame seeds
- Poppy seeds
- 1 tbsp water, optional
Instructions
- Soak the yeast in a small bowl with warm water and dissolve the sugar into it.
- Give them a nice stir until they dissolve, place a lid on top and let the mixture stand for 10 minutes or until it froths up.
- Mix both the flours in a separate bowl, along with a dash of salt, until well combined and pour in the active yeast mixture.
- Add splashes of water into the mixture and knead them together into a soft dough.
- Place it onto a lightly-floured surface and knead it for 10 minutes to make more smooth and pliant.
- Transfer it into a bowl and spray some water over it to make it moist.
- Cover and set aside in a warm place for an hour to allow the dough to rise to twice its size.
- Meanwhile, warm up your oven to 375 degrees F.
- Return the dough onto the floured surface and knock it down with your knuckles to deflate it.
- Split it into 10 equal portions and roll each of them into a small ball.
- Roll one dough ball into a very thin sheet and lay it out flat onto a baking sheet.
- Make rest of them using remaining dough and arrange them onto baking sheets, so that their edges don’t overlap.
- Whisk the egg white slightly, along with a tbsp of water, to form egg wash and brush it all over the dough sheets.
- Sprinkle the sesame seeds on top, followed by the poppy seeds and transfer the baking sheets into the hot oven.
- Bake them for 20 minutes or until the flat breads crisp up and turn golden.
- Remove from the oven and set aside until cool enough to handle.
- Break them into smaller pieces and serve.
Last Updated on May 10, 2024 by Carleen
