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Homemade hummus and crostini

Course amuse bouche
Cuisine Arabic
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 519kcal

Ingredients

For The Bread

  • 3 1/2 cups Flour
  • 2 1/2 tsps yeast Quick rise
  • 2 tsps sugar
  • 2 tsps Salt
  • 1 1/2 cups water Warm
  • 2 tbsps Olive oil
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsps balsamic vinegar

For The Hummus

  • 1 19 oz chickpeas , drained / 540ml cans
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 2 tbsps chopped garlic
  • 2 tbsps olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 - 3 tbsps water
  • paprika for serving
  • chopped garlic for serving

Instructions

  • FOR THE BREAD: In a large mixing bowl combine all dry dough ingredients, water and 2 tbsp olive oil and stir with large wooden spoon until a single dough ball forms (30-60 seconds) Coat the dough ball with a bit of flour and knead into a tighter, smoother ball. Remove from mixing bowl, add a tsp of olive oil to the bowl, rub the sides with the oil and return ball to center of bowl. Cover the bowl with a tea towl and set aside in warm, draftless spot for 1 hour.
  • Split the now doubled in size dough ball into 3 equal portions. Knead each portion into a tight ball, cover all three with a tea towel and let rest another 10 minutes.
  • preheat oven to 375F
  • Form the 3 dough balls into 3 loaves 9-10" x 2-3" and place evenly space apart on a greased baking dish.
  • Cut a shallow diagonal line on the top of each loaf and then bake on the bottom shelf for 22-23 minutes. Remove to a cooling rack and allow to cool fully.
  • turn on your broiler
  • Cut the bread diagonally into pieces about 1/2" thick and arrange on a baking sheet.
  • Combine the oil and vinegar and whisk til fully combined, then brush on the tops of the crostini. Broil until toasted - 45-90 seconds
  • FOR THE HUMMUS: Combine all ingredients except the water and garnishes in a food processor and process at least 2-3 minutes straight, then add water to adjust texture if it's not smooth enough, and lemon juice and garlic to adjust seasoning.
  • Refrigerate hummus at least 1 hour, preferably 3 or more.
  • When serving the hummus make a small crater in the center, fill it with olive oil and and chopped garlic, season liberally with smoked paprika.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Homemade hummus and crostini
Serving Size
 
0.25 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
519
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
22
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
888
mg
39
%
Potassium
 
366
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
68
g
23
%
Fiber
 
8
g
33
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
15
g
30
%
Vitamin A
 
30
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
 
64
mg
6
%
Iron
 
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.