Shiitake Mushroom & Steak Flatbread on Shiitake Crust

Dough:
2oz (55 g) dried shiitake mushrooms, stems removed
2 cups (500 mL) all purpose flour
1 tsp (5 mL) salt
1/3 cup + 2 tbsp (75 mL + 15 mL) vegetable shortening
3/4-1 cup (175 mL – 250 mL) water

Topping:
2 tbsp (25 mL) butter
2 tbsp (25 mL) fresh rosemary, minced
1 large leek, sliced thinly into half moons
7 oz (200 g) fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced and woody stems removed
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
1/3 cup (75 mL) white wine
kosher salt to taste
fresh cracked black pepper to taste
1/4 cup (50 mL) heavy cream (or half and half)
1/2 lb. (250 g) hanger steak (or any good quality steak such as, filet, strip, ribeye, etc.)
1 tsp (15 mL) olive oil
7 oz (200 g) Gruyere cheese, grated fine
3oz (85 g) fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
1 tbsp (15 mL) butter

Pulverize dried shiitake mushrooms in the bowl of a food processor until it takes on a bread crumb like consistency. In a large bowl mix flour, salt and pulverized mushrooms. Cut in shortening until a fine crumb like texture forms. Pour in 3/4 cup water and if more is needed at a bit at a time. Knead dough until stickiness is gone and dough is slightly elastic. Let rest 30 minutes covered in bowl.

In a large sauté pan, melt 2 tbsp of butter on medium heat. Add in rosemary, garlic, leeks and fresh shiitake mushrooms. Sauté until mushrooms are softened. Add Dijon salt and pepper and white wine. Continue to sauté until wine reduces by half and all vegetables are thoroughly cooked through. Stir in cream, cook for 2 minutes and remove from heat. Set aside.

Rub steak with 1 tsp of oil and season with salt and pepper. Sear in a sauté pan on high heat (or on the grill) for 2 minutes per side. Just long enough to brown the outside leaving the interior very rare. Allow steak to cool for 10 minutes and slice as thin as possible against the grain. Set aside.

On a lightly floured surface roll out dough to desired shape and about 1/4" thick. Roll up edges to make a crust and pinch down to seal. Bake on a baking sheet in a 450°F oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

When done, spread 1 tbsp butter over the crust, top with chopped spinach, leek mixture, steak and grated Gruyere. Return to 450°F oven for another 10-15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing.

This recipe was created by Elizabeth Nyland of Guilty Kitchen for the Mushroom Masters: A Tournament of Taste Shiitake Showdown. For more recipes visit Elizabeth's blog at www.guiltykitchen.com.

More delicious recipe ideas are available online at www.mushrooms.ca.

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