Rustic Raft Artisan Flatbreads (Printable Version)

Crisp flatbreads layered with savory meats, cheeses, and fresh accompaniments for easy, shareable bites.

# What You'll Need:

→ Flatbreads

01 - 3 large rectangular flatbreads (lavash, naan, or ciabatta flatbread)
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 small garlic clove, minced

→ Meats

04 - 4 oz prosciutto
05 - 4 oz salami
06 - 4 oz smoked turkey breast, thinly sliced
07 - 4 oz soppressata or chorizo

→ Cheeses

08 - 4 oz brie, sliced
09 - 4 oz aged cheddar, sliced
10 - 4 oz manchego, sliced
11 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled

→ Accompaniments

12 - 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
13 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
14 - 1/2 cup marinated olives
15 - 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
16 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
17 - 1/4 cup honey or fig jam

# Directions:

01 - Set oven temperature to 400°F to prepare for warming flatbreads.
02 - Brush flatbreads with olive oil, sprinkle minced garlic evenly, then warm in oven for 5 to 7 minutes until lightly crisp.
03 - Place warmed flatbreads on a large serving board or platter, spacing them apart to function as individual bases.
04 - Generously distribute assorted sliced meats and cheeses across each flatbread, alternating varieties for an attractive display.
05 - Fill the spaces between each flatbread 'raft' with grapes, cherry tomatoes, marinated olives, and roasted red peppers.
06 - Top with fresh basil leaves and offer honey or fig jam alongside for drizzling or dipping.
07 - Invite guests to break off pieces of flatbread with chosen toppings for shared enjoyment.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It looks restaurant-quality impressive but comes together faster than most people expect.
  • Everyone finds something they love because the variety means no one's stuck eating around what they don't want.
  • It solves the eternal host problem of needing food that feels special without trapping you in the kitchen.
02 -
  • The flatbread timing is everything—too cool and the toppings slide around, too toasted and you lose that slight give that makes eating it pleasant.
  • Don't be timid with the meat and cheese layering; sparse coverage makes it look like you're rationing, abundant coverage makes it look like a celebration.
03 -
  • Assemble everything about 30 minutes before guests arrive so the bread cools to the perfect eating temperature but still retains that just-warmed texture.
  • Keep the honey or jam on the side rather than drizzling it upfront—people's honey-to-savory ratio varies wildly, and this gives everyone their own control.
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