for Lardo Pesto on Sourdough Flatbread

for Lardo Pesto on Sourdough Flatbread
260 min.
8
241kcal

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Imagine biting into a warm, freshly baked sourdough flatbread, its golden edges crisp and inviting, topped with a luscious spread that tantalizes your taste buds. This Lardo Pesto on Sourdough Flatbread is not just a dish; it's an experience that brings together the rich flavors of garlic, rosemary, and creamy lardo, creating a delightful condiment that elevates any meal.

Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, this recipe serves eight and is sure to impress your guests with its unique combination of ingredients. The high-extraction einkorn flour gives the flatbread a nutty flavor and a delightful texture, while the unrefined sea salt and cold-pressed olive oil enhance the overall taste. The process of making the dough is a labor of love, allowing it to rise and develop a beautiful elasticity that results in a perfectly baked flatbread.

As you prepare the Lardo Pesto, the aroma of crushed garlic and fresh rosemary fills your kitchen, setting the stage for a culinary masterpiece. The final touch of finely grated parmesan adds a savory richness that complements the lardo perfectly. Whether served as a dip, spread, or condiment, this dish is versatile enough to accompany a variety of meals or stand alone as a delicious snack. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this delightful recipe that celebrates the art of cooking and the joy of sharing good food.

Ingredients

  • clove garlic 
  • 3.5 cups high-extraction einkorn flour 
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese finely grated
  • sprigs rosemary 
  • teaspoon unrefined sea salt 
  • tablespoons starter (get the tutorial here)
  • cup water 
  • tablespoons unrefined 

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • plastic wrap
  • mortar and pestle

Directions

  1. Pour the flour, water, salt, olive oil and sourdough starter together in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Continue working the dough until it develops a smooth elasticity, then form it into a ball.
  2. Drizzle a clean mixing bowl with olive oil, and then place the dough into the bowl. Cover it well with plastic wrap or a tight-fitting lid, and let it rise until doubled in bulk, about 6 hours.
  3. Place a baking stone (like this one) in the oven, and heat the oven to 450 F.
  4. Roll out the dough into a disc about 1/4-inch thick. Then place it into the oven, baking it until it puffs slightly and becomes golden brown at the edges - about 10 to 12 minutes.While the pizza bakes, crush the garlic with a mortar and pestle (find them here), then slowly work in the lardo by mashing it well into the garlic to form a smooth white paste. Take the rosemary in one hand, then pinch of its needles with the thumb and forefinger of your other hand, and work them into the paste of lardo and garlic.
  5. Remove the hot flatbread from the oven, and immediately spread the Lardo Pesto on the hot bread, allowing the breads heat to melt the lard.
  6. Sprinkle the parmesan over the lard-slathered bread. Return to the oven for 3 to 5 minutes. Slice and serve while still hot.

Nutrition Facts

Calories241kcal
Protein14.39%
Fat17.66%
Carbs67.95%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.5
Glycemic Load
0.04
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.2326086977416%

Flavonoids

Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:240.56kcal
12.03%
Fat:4.39g
6.75%
Saturated Fat:0.97g
6.05%
Carbohydrates:37.97g
12.66%
Net Carbohydrates:36.19g
13.16%
Sugar:0.01g
0.01%
Cholesterol:2.72mg
0.91%
Sodium:347.04mg
15.09%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.04g
16.09%
Fiber:1.79g
7.15%
Iron:0.68mg
3.76%
Vitamin E:0.52mg
3.47%
Calcium:29.57mg
2.96%
Vitamin K:2.17µg
2.06%
Phosphorus:20.4mg
2.04%
Selenium:1.15µg
1.64%