Radicchio Flatbread Recipes

RADICCHIO AND CARAMELIZED ONION FLATBREAD

Steps:

• Combine flours, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Create well in dry ingredients, add water and yeast. Allow to sit for 10 minutes.
• Add oil and stir to combine until it forms a shaggy mass.
• Turn out on a lightly floured surface and knead for about five minutes until smooth and soft.
• Return to bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
• Allow to double in size, about 1 hour.
• Slice onions in 1/8" - ¼" semi circles.
• Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan over medium-low, add onion. Stir occasionally. Cook very slowly until caramelized (about 10 minutes). Set aside.
• Wash radicchio and chop into ½" slices (across the leaf). Leave out most of the white ribs and base.
• Toss radicchio with 1 tbs olive oil, salt, ¼ tsp ground pepper, and oregano.
• Preheat your oven to 450.
• Roll out or hand shape dough into a 13" (ish) oval on baking paper or silicon baking mat.*
• Spread remaining olive oil over dough. Spoon farmer's cheese on dough leaving about 1" of edge on all sides.
• Add seasoned radicchio then caramelized onions in an even layer. Cover with the grated cheeses. Grind a bit more pepper on top.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes until crispy on the edges and the cheese is slightly browned.
• Allow to cool for 2-3 minutes and drizzle with reduced balsamic. Cut into (rustic) squares and serve immediately)

GRILLED STEAK GORGONZOLA FLATBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat BBQ to med-high heat, or preheat oven to 400 F. Season steak with salt and pepper, then when grill is preheated, add steak and grill for 2 minutes per side until cooked medium rare. Alternatively, heat a bit of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook steak for 2 minutes per side. Remove steak from heat and let sit at least 10 minutes before slicing.
• Meanwhile, add olive oil to a large skillet. Add mushrooms, cooking for 3-4 minutes until mushrooms start to release juices. Add red onion and red pepper and season with salt and pepper, then saute for another 2-3 minutes until softened.
• While veggies are cooking, add pre-made pizza/flatbread shell to the grill or oven and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until crust is slightly toasted. Remove from heat and add steak, cheese of choice, sauteed veggies, and then top with arugula. Serve and enjoy!

RADICCHIO FLAT BREAD WITH WHIPPED RICOTTA

Steps:

• Stir together yeast, water, and sugar in a large bowl, and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the oil until combined. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface, and knead with floured hands until smooth, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a large oiled bowl, and cover with plastic wrap. Let stand in a warm, draft-free spot for 20 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Divide dough into quarters. On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 piece of dough to 8 by 5 inches. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat with remaining dough. Divide radicchio among flatbread, and gently press into dough. Drizzle with oil; season with salt and pepper. Bake until flatbread is golden and crisp, about 15 minutes.
• Whisk ricotta in a small bowl until lightened. Drizzle flatbread with oil; season with salt and pepper. Serve flatbread with ricotta.

GLUTEN-FREE RADICCHIO AND CARAMELIZED ONION FLATBREAD

Steps:

• Combine flour, kosher salt, and yeast in a food processor. Pour in water and olive oil, with the food processor running, until the mixture forms a sticky ball of dough. Add more water if needed.
• Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead until it forms a smooth, round ball, about 10 seconds. Place dough in a greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm, draft-free area until it doubles in size, 1 to 2 hours.
• Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until softened and slightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Add apples; cook and stir until slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Toss radicchio with remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Spread dough onto a pizza stone or greased baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until pale, 5 to 7 minutes. Spread a thin layer of onion mixture onto crust and top with radicchio. Bake in the oven for 5 minutes more. Turn on the oven's broiler and broil until edges begin to brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Remove flatbread from oven and garnish with parsley. Top with a drizzle of honey.