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Grilled Tomato Basil Flatbread

Grilled Flatbread with Tomato and Basil

Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6 people

Equipment

  • Grill

Ingredients
  

Flatbread Dough (Makes 3 Flatbreads)

  • 1 Cup Bread Flour
  • 1 Cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 Packet Fast Acting Yeast
  • 1 Cup Whole Milk
  • ½ Teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil For brushing prior to grilling

Toppings

  • Cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 2 Cups Cherry Tomatoes Halved (or 3 Large Heirloom Tomatoes)
  • 1/2 Cup Fresh Basil Chopped
  • 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
  • Sea Salt For topping

Instructions
 

  • Combine the flours and salt into a large mixing bowl or bowl for your standing mixer. .
  • Combine the milk with the sugar and microwave for about 30 seconds to warm it slightly. Stir to dissolve the sugar, then add the yeast packet.
  • Allow the yeast to proof for 1-2 minutes. You should see a bubbly foam forming. If this does not occur, your yeast may be old or no longer active.
  • Once the yeast has proofed, you can add it to your flour mixture and knead using the dough hook attachment or by hand for about 5-6 minutes.
  • The dough should be soft and stick to itself. If it feels dry, you can add 1 tablespoon of water as needed until the desired consistency is reached. Cover with plastic wrap or damp towel and let rise for about 1-2 hours or until the dough has doubled in size.
  • Ready the grill, you want it at medium-high heat.
  • Once the dough is done proofing, divide it into 3 equal parts. Using a rolling pin, roll them out until about 1/8 inch thick. Brush with some olive oil and sprinkle on some salt before adding onto the grill.
  • Gently place onto the grill (using a pizza paddle helps) and cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side or until charred and bubbled up.
  • Towards the end of cooking the second side, add on the shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Remove from the grill, and then add your sliced tomatoes, chopped basil, and fresh parmesan cheese. Drizzle with a little olive oil and sea salt before serving. Then, repeat with the remaining 2 flatbreads.