Cacio e Pepe Flatbread
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Overview
The Cacio e Pepe Flatbread is a delightful twist on the classic Italian dish, transforming the traditional pasta flavors into a crispy, chewy flatbread. The dough is simple, made from flour, water, yeast, and a touch of olive oil, allowing the flavors to shine through without being overly complicated. The key is to roll it out thinly, ensuring a perfect texture that’s both crispy and chewy.
Once baked, the flatbread is topped with a generous amount of cheese and freshly cracked black pepper, creating a savory and satisfying bite. The heat from the flatbread melts the cheese, making it ooey-gooey and irresistible. It’s the kind of dish that pairs wonderfully with a drink, making it an ideal addition to any gathering.
What I love most about this recipe is its versatility. You can easily customize the toppings to suit your taste, whether you prefer a sprinkle of herbs or a drizzle of olive oil. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to impress guests without spending hours in the kitchen. This flatbread is sure to become a favorite in your home, perfect for snacking or as a side dish to your favorite meals.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Combine flour, sugar, water, yeast, olive oil, and salt to make the flatbread dough.
Let the dough rise for about 1 to 2 hours.
Dump the risen dough onto a lightly floured surface.
Preheat the oven to 550°F with a baking steel inside.
Tip: Preheat the baking steel for at least half an hour to ensure it's really hot.
Roll out the dough until it's thin but not see-through.
Tip: Use a rolling pin to roll out the flatbread to an even thickness.
Transfer the rolled dough to a pizza peel.
Bake the flatbread on the baking steel for about 4 minutes until partially cooked.
Tip: Add sesame seeds and Italian seasoning halfway through baking to prevent burning.
Brush the partially cooked flatbread with olive oil.
Sprinkle sesame seeds and Italian seasoning around the edges.
Return the flatbread to the oven for another 3 to 4 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
Top the baked flatbread with grated Parmesan cheese.
Tip: The heat from the flatbread will warm up the cheese and pepper, enhancing the flavor.
Ingredients
Ingredient: Gluten
→ Substitution: Gluten-Free Flour Blend
Ingredient: Dairy
→ Substitution: Nutritional Yeast
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Flatbread is traditionally thinner and crispier than regular pizza dough.
- •Using a baking steel helps achieve a perfectly crispy crust.
- •Topping the flatbread with cheese while it's hot allows it to melt beautifully.
- •Sesame seeds and Italian seasoning can enhance the flavor of the flatbread.
