Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsGrand Street CafeMargherita Flatbread Recipe

Margherita Flatbread Recipe

Inspired by Grand Street Cafe
Time1h
Serves4

Heirloom Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Chiffonade Basil, Tomato Wine Sauce, Pecorino Romano

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Ingredients

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Flatbread Base

Method

Flatbread Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Dough

    In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Add olive oil and salt, then gradually mix in the all-purpose flour until a dough forms.

  2. 2

    Knead the Dough

    Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  3. 3

    Let it Rise

    Place the kneaded dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Topping Assembly

  1. 4

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) while the dough is rising.

  2. 5

    Prepare the Toppings

    Slice the heirloom tomatoes and fresh mozzarella cheese. Set aside the chiffonade basil leaves and grated Pecorino Romano cheese.

  3. 6

    Shape the Flatbread

    Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired flatbread thickness.

  4. 7

    Add Tomato Wine Sauce

    Spread the tomato wine sauce evenly over the surface of the flatbread.

  5. 8

    Add Toppings

    Layer the sliced heirloom tomatoes and fresh mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Sprinkle with grated Pecorino Romano cheese.

  6. 9

    Bake

    Transfer the flatbread to a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the edges are golden brown.

  7. 10

    Finish with Basil

    Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the chiffonade basil leaves over the top before serving.

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