Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 2 cups warm water
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup or honey
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • Olive oil, for brushing
  • Sesame seeds (optional)
  • Fresh rosemary, minced (optional)

Method

  • Prepare a medium-low fire in the grill.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the yeast with the water and corn syrup and let rest for 10 minutes, until foamy.
  • Stir in about 3 cups of the flour and add the salt.
  • Add the remaining cup of flour a few tablespoons at a time, adding it only until you have a sticky dough.
  • Transfer the dough to a floured surface and divide into six equal portions.
  • Flour your hands generously and, with your fingertips, press and pull each portion until it is an oval about 5 inches wide and 7 inches long.
  • Dust each oval lightly with flour.
  • Stack on a plate with a piece of oiled parchment between each oval.
  • At this point, the plate of flatbreads can be tightly wrapped in foil and refrigerated about 2 hours.
  • When you are ready to cook, brush both sides of each oval lightly with olive oil.
  • Dip your fingertips into water and press down into the dough to create small indentations.
  • Sprinkle each oval with sesame seeds and/or rosemary.
  • Arrange the breads on the hot grate over medium-low coals and grill for about 4 minutes, until the side on the grill is golden and crusty.
  • Flip the flatbreads and cook the other side for 4 minutes.
  • Transfer breads to a serving platter and serve warm.