Crispy Pumpkin Flatbread (Schiacciata di Zucca)

Directions

  1. 1Prepare Dough: In a large bowl, mix the flour, cold water, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of salt until smooth and homogeneous.
  2. 2Prepare Dough: In a large bowl, mix the flour, cold water, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of salt until smooth and homogeneous.
  3. 3Prepare Dough: In a large bowl, mix the flour, cold water, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of salt until smooth and homogeneous.
  4. 4Add Vegetables and Herbs: Grate the peeled pumpkin, and thinly slice the onion. Add both to the dough along with the chopped rosemary or preferred herbs, stirring well.
  5. 5Add Vegetables and Herbs: Grate the peeled pumpkin, and thinly slice the onion. Add both to the dough along with the chopped rosemary or preferred herbs, stirring well.
  6. 6Add Vegetables and Herbs: Grate the peeled pumpkin, and thinly slice the onion. Add both to the dough along with the chopped rosemary or preferred herbs, stirring well.
  7. 7Spread on Tray: Pour the mixture onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper, spreading it evenly.
  8. 8Spread on Tray: Pour the mixture onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper, spreading it evenly.
  9. 9Spread on Tray: Pour the mixture onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper, spreading it evenly.
  10. 10Bake on Lower Rack: Place in a preheated convection oven at 390°F (200°C) on the lower rack and bake for 20 minutes.
  11. 11Bake on Lower Rack: Place in a preheated convection oven at 390°F (200°C) on the lower rack and bake for 20 minutes.
  12. 12Bake on Lower Rack: Place in a preheated convection oven at 390°F (200°C) on the lower rack and bake for 20 minutes.
  13. 13Bake on Middle Rack: Move the tray to the middle rack and continue baking for 30 more minutes, or until golden and crispy.
  14. 14Bake on Middle Rack: Move the tray to the middle rack and continue baking for 30 more minutes, or until golden and crispy.
  15. 15Bake on Middle Rack: Move the tray to the middle rack and continue baking for 30 more minutes, or until golden and crispy.
  16. 16Serve: Remove from the oven, slice, and serve warm. Optionally, garnish with additional rosemary or herbs
  17. 17Serve: Remove from the oven, slice, and serve warm. Optionally, garnish with additional rosemary or herbs
  18. 18Serve: Remove from the oven, slice, and serve warm. Optionally, garnish with additional rosemary or herbs

Ingredients

  • 1.25 lb butternut squash, peeled and deseeded
  • 1.25 lb butternut squash, peeled and deseeded
  • 1.25 lb butternut squash, peeled and deseeded
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.75 cups cold water
  • 1.75 cups cold water
  • 1.75 cups cold water
  • 0 extra virgin olive oil
  • 0 extra virgin olive oil
  • 0 extra virgin olive oil
  • 0 Fine salt & pepper
  • 0 Fine salt & pepper
  • 0 Fine salt & pepper
  • 1 tsp rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tsp rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tsp rosemary, chopped

Equipment

Large mixing bowlGraterMandolin or knifeBaking Trayparchment paperConvection oven

Tips

  • Cold water helps create a lighter, airier texture that will bake up crispy.
  • Using high-quality olive oil is key.
  • For a gluten-free option, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking flour. You may need to adjust the water amount slightly to achieve a smooth dough consistency.
  • A conventional oven works too! Simply bake at the same temperature but monitor the flatbread closely, as it may need a few extra minutes to get crispy