
This fancy bread only looks tricky. The recipe starts with an easy dough you stretch into shape by hand then dress with colorful toppers — briny olives, olive-packed tomatoes, zesty citrus, and roasted pumpkin seeds.
- 5 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- ⅜ teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1⅞ teaspoons salt
- Olive oil
- Toppings such as toasted pumpkin seeds, oil-packed dried tomatoes, pitted olives, thinly sliced limes, and/or thinly sliced roma tomatoes
- Seasonings such as smoked paprika, ground cumin, oregano, or sea salt
- In large bowl combine 3¾ cups of the flour, the yeast, and salt. Add 2⅛ cups warm water (120 degrees F. to 130 degrees F.). Stir until all is moistened. The mixture will be a soft, sticky dough. Cover bowl and let dough stand at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours.
- Line a 12x17x1-inch baking pan with Silpat. Brush Silpat with olive oil. With a fork, stir the remaining 1¼ cup flour into the dough. Turn dough out onto prepared pan. Using well-oiled hands or a rubber spatula, gently push dough into pan (dough will be sticky). Cover; let rest for 1 to 1½ hours or until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Using a sharp, floured knife, score dough into 8 portions. Gently press desired toppings into surface of dough. Brush lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle with desired seasonings. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Transfer to wire rack. Cut into 6 tiles. Serve warm. Makes 6 tiles, 12 servings.


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