Flatbread Cheese Pizza Recipe
Make Flatbread Cheese Pizza Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Mix well.
- 3
Combine Wet Ingredients
Once the yeast is activated, add the olive oil into the yeast mixture and stir.
- 4
Form Dough
Pour the yeast mixture into the flour mixture and stir until a dough forms.
- 5
Knead Dough
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- 6
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Assembling the Pizza
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 8
Divide Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently and divide it into two equal portions.
- 9
Roll Out Dough
Roll out each portion of dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness (about 1/4 inch thick).
- 10
Prepare Baking Surface
Place the rolled-out dough onto a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- 11
Add Pizza Sauce
Spread 1/2 cup of pizza sauce evenly over each flatbread dough.
- 12
Add Cheese
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce on each pizza.
- 13
Add Toppings
Top with fresh basil leaves and drizzle with olive oil. Season with black pepper to taste.
- 14
Bake Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 15
Serve Pizza
Remove from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve hot.
