Three Cheese Flatbread Recipe
Mozzarella cheese blend melted over marinara
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the active dry yeast on top and let it sit for about 10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a dough begins to form.
- 3
Flatbread Assembly
- 4
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- 5
Roll Out the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out into a rectangular shape, about 1/4 inch thick.
- 6
Add Marinara Sauce
Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 7
Layer the Cheeses
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the marinara sauce. Dollop the ricotta cheese in small spoonfuls across the flatbread, and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- 8
Season
Sprinkle the Italian seasoning and black pepper over the cheese toppings.
- 9
Bake the Flatbread
Transfer the flatbread to the oven (or onto the preheated pizza stone) and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are golden brown.
- 10
Garnish
Remove the flatbread from the oven and let it cool slightly before garnishing with fresh basil leaves. Cut into slices and serve.