Flat (Out) Bread

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons dry active yeast
• 1 1/4 cups warm water
• 2 cups bread flour, plus more for work surface
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for bowl and griddle

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, mix together yeast and 3/4 cup water; let stand 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add remaining 1/2 cup water, flour, sugar, salt, and olive oil; mix until a dough is formed.

3. 3

   Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead until firm, about 5 minutes. (Or use your Kitchen Aid mixer to knead the dough).

4. 4

   Lightly oil a large bowl and add dough.

5. 5

   Cover with plastic wrap and keep in a warm place; let rise until dough has doubled in size, about 2 hours.

6. 6

   Divide dough into 8, 2 oz. pieces.

7. 7

   Roll each piece of dough out to an 1/8-inch-thick oblong circle; cover dough with a clean towel.

8. 8

   Heat griddle over high heat and lightly coat with olive oil.

9. 9

   Working with one piece of dough at a time, uncover and add to griddle. Cook flatbread until bubbling and brown, 40 seconds to 1 minute, then turn and continue cooking 20 seconds more.

10. 10

    Remove flatbread from heat; wipe griddle clean.

11. 11

    Repeat process with remaining pieces of dough.