This is a very easy and fast to make snack or appetizer which can be served with your favorite dip, spread, salsa or sauce. But it is also delicious on its own. The beer in it adds a fantastic flavor and is the cause of the crispy bubbles which are formed during baking. The recipe is for one baking tray, but you can easily make it for a large number of guests. Men will (probably) like it with a glass of beer and a "hot" or "spicy" dip. And be prepared for a second or third serving, because this flat bread will gone fast. I have seen the making of this bread in a German TV show, but can't remember who make it. But whoever invented this bread, thank you for this fantastic flat bread.

Posted on: Jan 31, 2006

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Ingredients

Dough

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup beer

For Brushing

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, crunched

For Topping

1 tablespoon dried herbs (thyme, rosemary, oregano, and or or marjoram)

Directions

1
Preheat oven (480-490 F, 250-260 C). Put the baking tray into the oven. So it will be heated up, too.
2
Mix olive oil and garlic and set aside.
3
Sieve flour with salt and add beer. Mix with hands until dough is formed. Knead dough for 5 minutes with slightly floured hands. Let rest dough for about 10 minutes.
4
On a slightly floured working platform, roll out the dough with a rolling pin. It should be thin (if you like the bread very crispy roll out the dough very thin). Place the dough on baking paper (size of the baking tray).
5
Brush the dough with the olive oil. Sprinkle it with herbs (you could use more or less than 1 tablespoon).
6
Put dough (on baking paper) on the baking tray in the oven and bake for about 5 - 10 minutes until it is golden brown. During baking the bread will develop several "bubbles".
7
Take out of the oven and let cool on a cooling rack. Serve slightly warm or cool.
8
NOTE on herbs: use your favorite herbs. If you like the herbal flavors you can use more. But you could also leave them out completely. You could also use an "Italian herbs mixes". You can also use fresh herbs (if at hand).
9
NOTE on olive oil: I only use the oil for brushing and don't use the garlic in it. If you like a garlicky styled bread, you can use the garlic for brushing, too.

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From: Melvin'sWifey

On Mar 10, 2008

This was very easy to put together. I sprayed a cookie sheet with cooking spray so it didn't stick. I didn't have olive oil, so I tossed some garlic powder and dried onion flakes into the oil to sit while making the dough. I made mine into two pieces because I wanted them quite flat. One had rosemary, fennel seeds, fresh cracked pepper, thyme and oregano. On the other, I used Sesame seeds, sea salt, and an italian herb mix. This is tasty bread, but make sure to eat it fresh. I put leftovers in a ziploc bag and it wasn't too good the next day. This is fun to experiment with different herbs.

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From: Zetty66

On Feb 7, 2008

I did add the garlic to the olive oil and the house smelled so good! I also cooked this on a pizza stone--helping to crisp the bottom. Very fast and easy--served with Pam-I-Am's artichoke and white bean dip----great hold over for yet another late weeknight dinner.

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From: Inge 1505

On Feb 1, 2006

Excellent!!! Quick and easy. Used a german beer and dried Italian herb mix. Hadn't any dip at hand but the bread was delicious on its own. I made two large breads from the dough, one a little crispier than the other. Though my favorite was the softer one hubby liked the crisp one better. AND I don't think you have to be a man to like it with something hot and spicy.

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From: Snickerdoodles

On Jun 24, 2006

I read this recipe tonight, and made it about an hour ago. It is soooo gooood! Everyone loved it! It is a for sure do-over!! I used garlic powder in the olive oil, and then for the spices on top, I did half with Rosemary and Garlic and the other half with sundried tomatoes and basil. Excellent!!!

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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (238g) Recipe makes 2 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 1 tablespoon dried herbs
Calories 674
Calories from Fat 193		(28%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 21.5g	33%
	Saturated Fat 3.0g	14%
	Monounsaturated Fat 14.9g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 2.6g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 1169mg		48%
Potassium 164mg		4%
Total Carbohydrate 99.0g		33%
	Dietary Fiber 3.4g	13%
	Sugars 0.4g
Protein 13.4g		26%
Vitamin A 0mcg		0%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg		5%
Vitamin B12 0.0mcg		0%
Vitamin C 0mg		0%
Vitamin E 2mcg		8%
Calcium 25mg		2%
Iron 1mg		9%
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