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Red Onion and Gorgonzola Flatbread





Yields
Makes 32 small flatbreads

Because it's easy to work with, this semolina-flour dough is a great way to try your hand at yeasted dough. The rich rounds beg to be served at cocktail hour. We especially like them with a slightly off-dry Riesling. Prep and Cook Time: 2 hours. Notes: Semolina flour is available at groceries with large bulk-foods sections and at Italian specialty stores.

Red Onion and Gorgonzola Flatbread




Leo Gong

 1 package (1/4 oz.) active dry yeast
 2 cups all-purpose flour
  About 1 cup semolina flour
 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
 2 teaspoons salt, divided
 1 medium red onion
 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, minced
 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
 1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes
 4 ounces gorgonzola or other blue cheese, crumbled
Step 1
1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1 cup warm water (about 100°). Let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes. Stir in flours, 2 tbsp. oil, and 1 tsp. salt. (Dough will be stiff.) Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let sit in a warm place to rise until 1 1/2 times its original volume, about 1 hour.

Step 2
2

Meanwhile, halve onion lengthwise, peel, and thinly slice. In a bowl, combine onion and rosemary with remaining 2 tbsp. oil, the vinegar, remaining 1 tsp. salt, and the chile flakes. Cover; set aside.

Step 3
3

Preheat oven to 450°. Lightly sprinkle 2 baking sheets with semolina and set aside. Turn risen dough out onto a floured surface. Knead dough just until it feels smooth, about 10 times. Divide into 32 balls. Set 16 balls aside and cover with plastic wrap; roll the others as thinly as possible. Put 8 rounds on each baking sheet. Top each with a scant 1 tbsp. onion mixture and 1 1/2 tsp. blue cheese. Bake until browned and sizzling, about 15 minutes. Repeat with remaining dough balls, onion mixture, and cheese. Serve hot or warm.

Step 4
4

Wine pairing: Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Riesling 2006 (Columbia Valley; $14)

Step 5
5

Note: Nutritional analysis is per flatbread.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 80Calories from Fat 34
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g5%

Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 3.1mg2%
Sodium 195mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 11g4%

Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Protein 2.4g5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.