Swiss Cheese Almond Flatbread Recipe

Submitted by jenkinsart

Makes 24 servings

Prep Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Rest Time: 1 h 20 mins Total Time: 1 h 5 mins Servings: 24

Ingredients

3 1/2	cups flour, all-purpose
1	package active dry yeast
1	teaspoon salt
1 1/4	cups water
2	tablespoon oil, olive
2/3	cups cheese, Swiss
1/3	cups nuts, almonds, sliced
1/2	teaspoon pepper, cracked black
1/2	teaspoon salt, sea

Directions

1. In a large bowl, stir together 1 1/4 cups of the flour, the yeast, and salt. Add the warm water and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Beat with an electric mixer on low to medium speed for 30 seconds, scraping side of bowl. Beat on high speed for 3 minutes. Using a wooden spoon, stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can.
2. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in enough of the remaining flour to make a stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (8 to 10 minutes total). Shape dough into a ball. Place in a lightly greased bowl; turn once to grease surface of dough. Cover; let rise in a warm place until double in size (about 1 hour).
3. Punch down dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide in half. Lightly oil 2 baking sheets. Shape each half of the dough into a ball. Place on prepared baking sheets. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Flatten each ball into a circle about 9 inches in diameter. Using your fingers, press 1/2-inch-deep indentations about 2 inches apart into the surface. Brush with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle with cheese, almonds, pepper, and coarse salt. Cover; let rise in a warm place until nearly double in size (about 20 minutes).
4. Preheat oven to 375° F. Bake flatbread for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from baking sheets; cool on wire racks.