Flatbread with Blue Cheese, Currants, and Thyme Recipe
Ingredients
- Flat Bread Inspired by Still Life with Cheese
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 1/4 t. yeast
- 4 T. extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/4 c. dried currants
- 1/4 t. dried thyme (not ground)
- 1/2 c. crumbled blue cheese (more if you desire)
- 2 1/2 c. unbleached all-purpose flour
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 680g | |
| Calories 1664 | |
| Calories from Fat 360 | 22% |
| Total Fat 40.99g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat 15.66g | 63% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium 965mg | 40% |
| Potassium 1011mg | 29% |
| Total Carbs 270.31g | 72% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.9g | 43% |
| Sugars 25.41g | 17% |
| Protein 51.66g | 83% |
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