Truffled Garlic Bread With Ricotta Food

TRUFFLED GARLIC BREAD WITH RICOTTA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°. Place the bread cubes in a large mixing bowl. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, melted truffle butter and truffle oil to taste, stirring to combine. Using a microplane, grate the garlic into the oil, stirring again to combine. Drizzle over the bread cubes and toss to coat, ensuring each bread cube has been coated. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, toss again and spread in an even layer on a large baking sheet. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, until the bread cubes begin to turn golden around the edges but are still soft in the middle. Remove from the oven.
• Preheat the broiler to high. Transfer the bread cubes to an 8-inch cast-iron skillet or other baking dish. Arrange the mozzarella around the bread. Broil for 3 to 4 minutes, until the cheese has melted and is starting to brown. Remove from the oven. Grate a generous amount of Grana Padano or Parmesan all over. Top with the ricotta cheese, fresh herbs and a generous drizzle of white truffle oil. Serve hot.

GRILLED FLATBREAD WITH RICOTTA CHEESE, FRESH TOMATOES, OREGANO AND ROASTED GARLIC OIL

Steps:

• Roasted Garlic Oil:
• Place oil and garlic in a blender and blend until smooth. Strain.
• Flatbread:
• Mix water and yeast in a large bowl and let stand 5 minutes to proof. Gradually pour in 2 cups of the flour and stir to incorporate. Mix for about 1 minute to form a sponge. Let stand, covered, for at least an hour.
• Put sponge in the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the dough hook, add the salt and oil, then add the flour, 1/2 cup at a time, to form a dough. Remove from bowl and knead. Place in a clean oiled bowl and let rise, slowly, about 2 1/2 hours. Divide dough into 4 balls, if desired, let rise again for 1/2 hour, and then roll out as desired.
• Flatten flatbread dough, gently press into a large rectangle, brush liberally with olive oil, and throw on grill. Grill on both sides until golden brown. Spread 1 side with ricotta, sprinkle with salt and pepper, scatter tomatoes over, drizzle with Roasted Garlic Oil, and garnish with basil and more freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.
• Yield: 4 individual flatbreads or 1 large flatbread

GARLIC BREAD WITH TRUFFLE OIL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Place In a food processor the oil,softened butter, garlic, cheese and herbs.
• Pulse until well combined.
• Slice the bread into 1-inch thick slices.
• You will need 12 to 16 slices.
• Spread the butter mixture onto 1 side of each bread slice.
• Arrange slices, butter side up and bake in the oven until lightly toasted, about 5 to 8 minutes.
• Top each with a slice of truffles.
• Enjoy!