Growing Chefs! Ontario Garden Flatbread

Garden Flatbread

Chefs are artists. They use colour, shape, pattern and texture to make food beautiful and delicious. This flatbread recipe is the perfect canvas to have fun with!
Difficulty
Beginner
Yield
Makes six 75–80 g dough balls.
Equipment
Measuring SpoonsMeasuring CupsMixing BowlWooden SpoonSilicone Pastry BrushesSheet PanParchment Paper
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup warm water1 teaspoon instant yeast1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons olive oil

Step

1

Get Organized!

Gather a mixing bowl, measuring tools, wooden spoon, clean work surface and covered proofing container.

Step

2

Get Prepped!

Measure the flour, water, yeast, salt and oil. Stir the yeast into the warm water.

Step

3

Get Cooking!

Combine the flour and salt. Add the water mixture and olive oil. Stir until a shaggy dough forms, then knead for 5 – 7 minutes until smooth. Cover and rise until doubled, approximately 60 – 90 minutes, or refrigerate overnight. Divide into six equal balls, lightly oil and cover. Bring to room temperature before cooking.

Individual Garden Flatbread

1 prepared dough ball, 75 – 80 g
1 teaspoon olive oil
Small pinch salt
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan, optional
Small selection of thin vegetables and fresh herbs
 

Get Prepped!

Press the dough into a thin 5 – 6‑inch round on parchment. Brush with olive oil and add salt and Parmesan if using.
 

Get Cooking!

Arrange the toppings and press them firmly into the dough. Bake at 475°F convection for 6 – 8 minutes, until lightly golden and cooked through. Cool before tasting.