1 tsp active dry yeast
1/4 tsp salt
2 cup flour, approximately
1 egg
1/2 cup milk, at room temperature
1/4 cup chopped prosciutto
1 freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp oil
PREHEAT OVEN TO 425F. Dissolve yeast in 2 tablespoons warm water
(125F) in a small bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon flour. Cover bowl with
plastic wrap and let sit in a warm place for 1 hour. Put salt and 1
3/4 cup flour in a large mixing bowl. Break the egg in a measuring
cup and add enough milk to make 2/3 cup. Add this to the flour, along
with yeast mixture. Mix well, adding more flour if necessary, to make
a soft dough. Add the chopped prosciutto and 5 to 6 grindings of
pepper. Knead briefly. Oil a 10-inch round pan. Wet hands and press
dough into it until entire pan is covered more or less evenly to a
thickness of about 1/4 inch. Cover and leave in a warm place 30
minutes. Bake schiacciata 20 minutes, until crust is golden. Cool on
a rack and serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
Serves: 4
Recipe Categories: Bread; Breads; Italian
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