The Mike Flatbread Recipe
Four cheese blend, pepperoni, banana peppers and house-made sauce (Michael's favorite.)
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Ingredients
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Flatbread Dough
Four Cheese Blend
Toppings
House-Made Sauce
Method
Flatbread Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast on top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Make the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Create a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let the Dough Rise
Place the 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.
House-Made Sauce Preparation
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine canned tomato sauce, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.
- 6
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Flatbread Assembly and Baking
- 7
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- 8
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle or circle, about 1/4 inch thick.
- 9
Add the Sauce
Spread a generous layer of the house-made sauce over the flatbread, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 10
Add the Cheese and Toppings
Sprinkle the four cheese blend evenly over the sauce, then add the pepperoni slices and banana peppers on top.
- 11
Bake the Flatbread
Transfer the flatbread to a baking sheet or preheated pizza stone. Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- 12
Slice and Serve
Remove the flatbread from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice into pieces and serve warm.
