Radicchio Flatbread

I thought this sounded interesting and an alternative for bread. Recipe source: martha stewart living (december 2005)

In a large bowl combine yeast , water and sugar.

Let stand until foamy.

Stir in flour , 1 / 2 teaspoon salt and oil until combined.

Turn dough out onto floured board and knead until smooth.

Transfer dough to oiled bowl , turn to cover all sides and cover with plastic wrap.

Let stand for 20-30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees f.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Divide dough into quarters.

On a floured board roll out each piece to a rectangle 8 inches x 5 inches.

Transfer to prepared baking sheet.

Repeat with remaining dough.

Divide rdicchio among dough and press into dough.

Drizzle with oil , salt and pepper.

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden and crisp.

Whisk ricotta cheese in a small bowl until lightened.

Drizzle baked bread with oil , season with salt and pepper.

Serve flatbread with whipped ricotta.

active dry yeast, warm water, sugar, flour, kosher salt, pepper, olive oil, radicchio, ricotta cheese