Gozitan - Open Ftira for the ABM

Ftira bread is something that the Maltese hold close to their hearts as it is part of their history and culture. Picture a disc-shaped semi-flat bread made with flour, water and salt that is reminiscent of a ciabatta in both texture and taste, but is uniquely different at the same time. Top with desired toppings: Common toppings in Malta may include: 1: Common ftira toppings include sliced tomatoes, anchovies, tuna, capers, olives and cooked potatoes or 2: The ftira is often topped with thin sliced chicken breast, tomatoes, onions, fresh sage, black olives, white wine and olive oil.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 1 Ftira

Ingredients

• DOUGH

• 4  cups bread flour
• 3  teaspoons  yeast
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons sugar
• 6  tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1⁄3 cups warm water

• TOPPING

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  tablespoon white wine
• 1  tablespoon capers, drained
• 2  tablespoons black olives, sliced
• 2  tablespoons ham, thinly sliced
• 1  tablespoon onion, chopped
• 2  teaspoons sage, fresh chopped

Directions

1. Dough:
2. Place all dough ingredients into ABM according to your machines directions.
3. Set on dough cycle.
4. You will end up with a soft dough.
5. Place the dough in a covered bowl and place in the fridge overnight.
6. Once the dough is ready cut into 4 equal size pieces.
7. Preheat oven to 400°F.
8. Place some flour on a flat surface and with a rolling pin roll out in the shape of your tray (Use a small rectangular tray).
9. Roll the dough larger than your tray as the dough tends to spring back once placed on the tray.
10. In your tray add some olive oil and sprinkle some semolina on top.
11. Place the dough onto your oiled tray.
12. TOPPING:
13. In small bowl mix olive oil and white wine.
14. Spread over Ftira.
15. Top with capers, olives, ham, onions and sage.
16. Place your ftira in the oven for about 20 minutes until the edges of the dough looks golden brown.
17. Serve immediately.