Ham and Cheese Crispy Bread

Submitted by Random Rachel

"Super crisp crust topped with ham and a mustard spread... Makes a nice light lunch. One batch makes two 15" squares, which will each serve 2-3 people as a meal, or each square can be cut into 30 appetizer servings."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• For the crust

• 1⁄2 tablespoon yeast
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 3⁄4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 cups flour

• For the toppings

• 6 tablespoons butter (softened) or 6 tablespoons mayonnaise (softened)
• 6 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
• 8 ounces shaved ham
• 4 ounces shredded monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend

directions

1. For the crust:

2. Place warm water in a bowl. Add yeast and sugar. Let it 'proof' for 5 minutes or so, until the yeast froths.
3. Stir in the oil, then work in the flour. Knead until smooth, and divide dough in half. Preheat the oven to 350* F.
4. Lightly oil a 16" baking sheet. Roll half of the dough out into a 15" square. The dough will be very thin, but the oil should prevent it from sticking to the baking sheet. (You may need to sprinkle a little flour on the dough to keep the rolling pin from sticking.).
5. Repeat with the remaining dough and another pan.
6. Blend together the mayo and mustard, and spread in a thin layer over the crusts.
7. Chop the ham into small pieces and distribute evenly over the 2 crusts.
8. Shred the cheese, and divide evenly over the 2 crusts.
9. Bake for 15 - 20 minutes, until crust is golden and crispy. Enjoy.