Garlic Flatbreads With Smoked Mozzarella and Tomato Vinaigrette

Submitted by seesko

"From a very old issue of cooking light. Be careful a serving is only one slice. Pair with a nice big salad for a filling low calorie meal."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• Flatbreads

• 1⁄4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup warm water, divided (100 to 110 )
• 1 (1/4 ounce) package dry yeast
• 2 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• cooking spray
• 1 teaspoon cornmeal
• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

• Topping

• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3⁄4 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 3⁄4 cup halved yellow cherry tomato
• 1 cup shredded smoked mozzarella cheese
• 1⁄2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil

directions

1. To prepare flatbreads, lightly spoon whole wheat flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine whole wheat flour, 1/4 cup water, and yeast in a bowl; let stand 10 minutes.
2. Lightly spoon all-purpose flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife. Combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 3/4 cup water in a large bowl. Add yeast mixture, and stir until a dough forms. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes); add enough of remaining 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands (dough will feel sticky). Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in size. (Gently press two fingers into dough. If indentation remains, dough has risen enough.).
3. Preheat oven to 450°.
4. Punch dough down; cover and let rest 5 minutes. Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a 9-inch circle on a lightly floured surface; place on baking sheets sprinkled with cornmeal. Lightly coat dough with cooking spray. Sprinkle dough evenly with sliced garlic; press garlic into dough using fingertips. Bake at 450° for 10 minutes or until crisp and garlic begins to brown. Remove flatbreads from oven; cool on wire racks.
5. To prepare topping, combine vinegar, oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, and minced garlic in a medium bowl. Add tomatoes; toss gently.
6. Preheat broiler.
7. Sprinkle each flatbread with 1/2 cup cheese; broil flatbreads 1 minute or until cheese melts. Remove from oven; top each flatbread with half of tomato mixture. Sprinkle each flatbread with 1/4 cup basil. Cut each flatbread into 6 equal wedges.