Flat (Out) Bread

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl, mix together yeast and 3/4 cup water; let stand 5 minutes.
2. 2
   Add remaining 1/2 cup water, flour, sugar, salt, and olive oil; mix until a dough is formed.
3. 3
   Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead until firm, about 5 minutes. (Or use your Kitchen Aid mixer to knead the dough).
4. 4
   Lightly oil a large bowl and add dough.
5. 5
   Cover with plastic wrap and keep in a warm place; let rise until dough has doubled in size, about 2 hours.
6. 6
   Divide dough into 8, 2 oz. pieces.
7. 7
   Roll each piece of dough out to an 1/8-inch-thick oblong circle; cover dough with a clean towel.
8. 8
   Heat griddle over high heat and lightly coat with olive oil.
9. 9
   Working with one piece of dough at a time, uncover and add to griddle. Cook flatbread until bubbling and brown, 40 seconds to 1 minute, then turn and continue cooking 20 seconds more.
10. 10
    Remove flatbread from heat; wipe griddle clean.
11. 11
    Repeat process with remaining pieces of dough.