Simple Roman flatbread brushed with olive oil and sea salt, crisp outside and airy within. This vegetarian mediterranean bread is a fresh, healthy snack enjoyed by Roman families daily.
Combine all-purpose flour and yeast in a mixing bowl, then slowly add warm water while stirring to form a sticky dough.
Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth; cover and let it rise at room temperature for 45 minutes.
Preheat oven to 500°F and line a baking sheet with parchment; gently stretch the dough into a thin rectangle, careful not to deflate air pockets.
Brush the dough with extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle sea salt evenly, and let rest 5 more minutes to relax gluten.
Bake for 14–16 minutes, rotating halfway through to ensure even crispness; remove when golden and crisp on the edges. Cool briefly before slicing.