Syrian Pizza Recipe
scratch flatbread (Choice of Syrian cheese or Mediterranean spices: Thyme, sumac & sesame)
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Ingredients
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Flatbread
Toppings
Method
Flatbread Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until bubbly.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Mix well.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a dough begins to form.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Topping Preparation
- 6
Prepare Toppings
While the dough is rising, prepare the toppings by mixing thyme, sumac, and sesame seeds in a small bowl.
- 7
Prepare Cheese
If using Syrian cheese, crumble or slice it into small pieces for easy distribution on the flatbread.
Baking
- 8
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- 9
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 2 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a flat circle or oval shape, about 1/4 inch thick.
- 10
Add Toppings
Transfer the shaped dough onto a baking sheet or pizza peel. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle the thyme, sumac, and sesame mixture evenly over the top, and add the Syrian cheese.
- 11
Bake
Carefully transfer the flatbread into the preheated oven (or onto the pizza stone) and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- 12
Serve
Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, then slice and serve warm.
