*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          RED PEPPER FLATBREAD

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Serving Size  : 24   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Rice                             Italian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2 3/4   c            All-purpose* or
                       -Unbleached flour
  2       ts           Sugar
    1/4   ts           Salt
  1       pk           Regular or quick-acting
                       -Active dry yeast
    1/4   c            Olive or vegetable oil
  1       c            Very warm water (120
                       -To 130 degrees)
                       Olive or vegetable oil
  2       tb           Grated parmesan cheese
  2       md           Red bell peppers,
                       -Cut into 1/4-inch rings
  1       sm           Onion, sliced
  1       tb           Olive or vegetable oil

 *do not use self-rising flour in This recipe.

 Mix 1 cup of the flour, the sugar, salt and yeast in large bowl. Add 1/4
 cup oil and the warm water. Beat on medium speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl
 occasionally. Stir in enough remaining flour until dough is soft and leaves
 side of bowl. Turn onto lightly floured surface.Knead 5 to 10 minutes or
 until dough is smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl and turn greased
 side up. Cover and let rise in warm place 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until
 double.Heat oven to 425 degrees. Grease 2 cookie sheets. Punch down dough
 and divide in half. Shape each half into flattened 12-inch round on cookie
 sheet. Cover and let rise in warm place 20 minutes. Prick centers and 1
 inch in from edge thoroughly with fork. Brush with oil. Sprinkle each with
 1 tablespoon cheese. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cook and
 stir red bell peppers and onions in 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil in
 10-inch skillet over medium heat until softened. Arrange on flatbreads. 2
 FLATBREADS (12 PIECES EACH); 85 CALORIES PER PIECE.



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