Grilled Flatbread with Prosciutto and Asparagus
Saramin (@678sarin)A delicious grilled flatbread topped with crispy prosciutto, grilled asparagus, goat cheese, and parmesan.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1cupWarm Water
- 2tspActive Dry Yeast
- Honey
- 2cupsAll-Purpose Flour
- 2tbspOlive Oil
- 2tspDried Basil
- 1tspKosher Salt
Flatbread Toppings
- 8pieceProsciutto
- 12pieceAsparagus
- 1tbspOlive Oil
- 1Lemon, freshly squeezed
- Dried Basil
- Salt
- 1third cup Goat Cheese, crumbled
- 1/2cupGrated Parmesan Cheese
- Ground Black Pepper
How to make Grilled Flatbread with Prosciutto and Asparagus
Prepare the Dough
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, stir together warm water, active dry yeast, and honey. Allow to ferment for 6-8 minutes.
Stir in most of the all-purpose flour, olive oil, dried basil, and kosher salt. Begin kneading, allowing all the flour to be absorbed before adding more.
Add additional flour gradually until dough is soft and no longer sticky to the touch, about 8 minutes.
Lightly coat a large bowl with additional olive oil. Shape dough into a ball and place in the bowl. Cover and allow to rise in a warm, draft-free area until double in size, about 1 hour.
Prepare the Toppings
Slice prosciutto into 1/4-inch strips. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high and cook prosciutto until crisp, stirring often. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
Preheat a grill to medium heat.
Cut the woody 1 to 2 inches off the bottom of the asparagus. If they are thick spears, shave the sides lightly with a vegetable peeler to make them uniform in width. Rub spears lightly with olive oil and season with salt and ground black pepper.
Place asparagus directly on the grill against the grain of the grills. Grill for 4-6 minutes until crisp-tender, turning once or twice. Remove from grill and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dried basil, salt, and a few grinds of black pepper. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces and toss with the dressing, saving the remainder for finished flatbread.
Assemble and Cook the Flatbread
Deflate the dough by kneading 3 to 4 times and divide the dough into two portions. Cover lightly and allow the dough to rest for 10 minutes.
Spread and press one portion out to an approximate 13x8-inch rectangle on a flat, movable surface like a cutting board or back of a baking tray.
Peel dough off of surface in one motion if possible and lay on preheated grill. Spread out corners slightly if possible. Close lid and cook for about 5-6 minutes until golden and crisp on the bottom.
Poke any large air bubbles and flip dough over.
Immediately scatter on half of the asparagus, prosciutto, and goat cheese. Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese and close the lid. Allow to cook for 3-4 more minutes to warm toppings and finish cooking the dough.
Remove to a cutting board and cut into wedges. Drizzle with remaining dressing, top with grated parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
Tips & Tricks
Ensure the water is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast properly.
Adjust the amount of flour based on the dough's texture; it should be soft but not sticky.
Saramin
(@678sarin)
My name is Saramin is a culinary enthusiast with a flair for transforming everyday ingredients into delightful, flavour-packed dishes. Passionate about home cooking, Sarin specializes...