by Annabella
Photo by Annabella
Annabella's Notes:
1 packet phyllo dough Ask a question about this ingredient
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
1 piece garlic Ask a question about this ingredient
3 pinches salt Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tomato (I used heirloom) Ask a question about this ingredient
1 piece mozzarella di bufala Ask a question about this ingredient
1 bunch fresh basil Ask a question about this ingredient
balsamic vinegar (optional) Ask a question about this ingredient
Preheat the oven to 350 Fahrenheit. Prepare the infused olive oil mixture by placing a piece of crushed garlic in a bowl with your extra virgin olive oil. Prepare the phyllo dough by taking it out of the refrigerator and rolling it out on the counter top.
Ask a question about this stepWith the long side of the dough parallel to you, cut the dough in half. The cut should be perpendicular to you. You don't have to cut all the dough, as you will only be using three pieces for the recipe.
Ask a question about this stepPlace a piece of the dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Ask a question about this stepCover the remaining dough with a dry towel. Phyllo dough dries out quickly so it is important that you cover your dough and work fast.
Ask a question about this stepBush the olive oil mixture on to dough starting with the edges and working your way in.
Ask a question about this stepSprinkle a pinch of salt on top.
Ask a question about this stepTake a new piece of dough and layer it on top of the oiled piece. Bush with olive oil and sprinkle salt.
Ask a question about this stepRepeat step 7.
Ask a question about this stepPlace another sheet of parchment paper on top the oiled and salted phyllo, and place a large baking dish on top to weigh down the dough.
Ask a question about this stepBake for ten minutes or until golden brown.
Ask a question about this stepTake out of the oven and allow to cool. Break or cut into six pieces.
Ask a question about this stepAssemble the napoleon: place a slice of mozzarella on each plate. Layer with a slice of tomato, a piece of fresh basil, and a piece of the phyllo cracker.
Ask a question about this stepRepeat the layers, achieving two tiers.
Ask a question about this stepGarnish with a piece of fresh basil.
Ask a question about this stepYou may add balsamic vinegar if desired.
Ask a question about this stepGreat starter for a summer dinner party, nice twist on a classic!
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