Name: Italian Flatbread with Sage
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 3 h
Yield: Makes 1 loaf
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 oz (25 g) fresh yeast or ½ the quantity dried yeast; oil for greasing; 12 fresh sage leaves, chopped; 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 500 g (1 lb) plain or strong white flour or a mixture of both, plus extra for kneading; 300 ml (½ pint) less 4 tablespoons lukewarm water; 2 teaspoons salt

Preparation info

Makes
1
loaf

Difficulty
Medium
Ready in
3 hr

Appears in

American Baking

By Patricia Lousada

Published 1986

About

Italian immigrants have had an enormous influence on American cuisine. Pasta and pizzas have become part of the American way of life, and breads and biscuits have also been adopted. Italian flatbread is one of the best. It can be made with a variety of different herbs but this sage version is particularly good. The bread keeps for 2 or 3 days if wrapped, and freezes well.