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Southwestern Flatbread

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By , About.com Guide

This super simple recipe is a perfect complement to grilled chicken or beef served with salsa.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 11 oz. can refrigerated french bread dough
  • 1/2 cup shelled salted sunflower seeds or pine nuts
  • 3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. coarse salt
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • dash white pepper

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly spray cookie sheet with nonstick baking spray containing flour. Unroll dough onto prepared sheet. Roll or press with hands to form a 14x17" rectangle. Brush with olive oil. Combine sunflower seeds, cheese, and chili powder and sprinkle over dough. Roll over dough with rolling pin again to press seeds into dough. Sprinkle with salt, red pepper flakes, and pepper.

Bake bread at 375 degrees for 12-16 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan, cool 10 minutes on wire rack, and cut into squares to serve. Serves 6-8

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