Sausage and Broccolini Flatbread with Chili Oil

Servings: 2

Dough

• ⅔ cup water warm
• 1 tsp yeast
• ½ tsp sugar
• 2 cups flour
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin

Sausage

• 1 lb freshly ground pork
• ½ tsp granulated onion
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¾ tsp basil dried
• ¼ tsp oregano dried
• ¼ scant tsp crushed red pepper
• ½ tsp fennel seed
• ¼ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin

Chili Oil

• 2 tbsp crushed red pepper
• 1 cup olive oil

Additional Toppings

• 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin (for brushing)
• 1 bunch broccolini
• ½ cup mozzarella shredded
• crushed red pepper

Dough

1. In a small bowl, combine warm (not hot) water, yeast, and sugar. Place in a warm spot and allow the yeast to bloom, about 15 minutes.

2. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the olive oil and yeast mixture and stir to combine. If you are using a mixer, use the dough hook attachment and knead the dough for 5-6 minutes, as it pulls away from the side of the bowl. If you are not using a mixer, you can also lightly flour your work surface and knead the dough by hand until smooth.

3. Place the dough into a lightly oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise for approximately 1 hour.

Sausage

1. Add freshly ground pork, granulated onion, garlic powder, basil, oregano, crushed red pepper, fennel seed, paprika, salt, and black pepper to a large bowl and mix spices into the ground pork.

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sausage to skillet and cook until browned and cooked through.

Chili Oil

1. Heat crushed red pepper and olive oil on the stove in a small sauce pan over medium heat. Heat for approximately 5 minutes, being careful not to burn crushed red pepper flakes.

Broccolini

1. Boil water in a saucepan on the stovetop. Place broccolini in boiling water for approximately 4-5 minutes.

2. Remove broccolini from water and submerge in ice bath to cool for approximately 1-2 minutes or until cold. Remove from water and dry thoroughly.

Forming the Flatbread

1. Once the dough is done rising, place it on a floured surface and stretch it into an oval or rectangular shape.

2. Brush dough with olive oil on one side. Place dough on gas grill (or if you prefer on a grill pan on the stovetop) on high for approximately 2-3 minutes with olive oil side face down. Brush side that is facing up with olive oil and flip the dough and cook that side for 2-3 minutes as well.

3. After, place dough on a greased baking sheet and layer the toppings starting with almost all of the cheese (around 1/3 cup), then sausage, then broccolini, and finish with the remainder of the cheese.

4. Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes.

5. Sprinkle on crushed red pepper and drizzle with chili oil. Cut into 8 equal size pieces. Enjoy!

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NOTES

You can save any extra or remaining chili oil for your next flatbread or pizza. It will give that extra kick to any lunch or dinner!

Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes