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Yield: Six 12-inch rounds


Ingredients
Amount
Flour, all purpose
4 to 4 1/2 C
Dry yeast 1 Tbsp
Salt 1 tsp
Extra virgin olive oil 1/4 C
Water, warm 2 C
Method

1. Combine 4 cups flour with remaining ingredients.

2. Knead until dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes by hand, adding a little more flour if needed. Do not add more than 1/2 cup additional flour; the dough should be soft and moist.

3. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 1 1/4 hours. Punch down and let rise again until doubled, about 45 minutes.
4. Heat the grill to a moderate temperature. Divide the dough into 6 pieces. Roll each piece of dough into a 12-inch round. Brush off any excess flour. Carefully put a round of dough on the heated grill. Let cook undisturbed for about 45 seconds. Blisters will begin to form on the surface of the dough. Pick up the edge and check the color. It should not be too dark. Turn the dough 90 degrees to create a cross-hatch design from the grill marks. Continue grilling until the dough is well colored and scorched in spots, 1 ½ to 2 minutes.
5. Turn the dough over and cook on the second side until nicely colored and thoroughly cooked, about 1 minute longer. Transfer to a platter and top with your favorite salad. Repeat with the remaining rounds of dough.

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