ABM Gozitan - Open Ftira

Submitted by Bonnie G #2

"Ftira is a stable in Malta and made many different ways. This one is simplified with the use of an Automatic Bread Machine. Prep time does not include overnight rest in fridge"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 1 Ftira
• Serves: 8

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

• TOPPINGS

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon white wine
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 2 tablespoons ham, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped

directions

1. Prepare the dough first.
2. 2. Place all the dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix.
3. 3. Mix together the water and oil and slowly add to the dry mixture, mixing as you go along.
4. 4. You should end up with a soft dough which you can start to knead.
5. 5. Knead the dough on a flat surface for about ten minutes until the dough is smooth.
6. 6. Leave the dough in a covered bowl in a warm area for at least 3 hours, then cover the bowl in cling wrap and place in the fridge overnight.
7. 7. Once the dough is ready cut into 4 equal size pieces.
8. 8. Preheat oven to 400°F.
9. 9. 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).
10. 10. Roll the dough larger than your tray as the dough tends to spring back once placed on the tray.
11. 11. In your tray add some olive oil and sprinkle some semolina on top.
12. 12. Place the dough onto your oiled tray.
13. 13. Spread some olive oil on your ftira.
14. 14. Add your toppings and season.