Calabrese Flatbread Recipe
Homemade red sauce, parmesan, smoked gouda, mozzarella, spicy Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, hot honey, and torn basil
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Ingredients
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Dough
Red Sauce
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil.
- 3
Knead Dough
Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
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.
Red Sauce Preparation
- 5
- 6
Simmer Sauce
Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Assembling the Flatbread
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.
- 8
Shape Dough
Roll out the risen dough on a floured surface into a rectangle or your desired shape.
- 9
Add Sauce
Transfer the shaped dough onto a piece of parchment paper. Spread a layer of the red sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 10
Add Cheeses
Sprinkle the Parmesan, smoked gouda, and mozzarella cheeses evenly over the sauce.
- 11
Add Toppings
Top with cooked and crumbled spicy Italian sausage, sliced roasted red peppers, and drizzle with hot honey.
- 12
Bake Flatbread
Carefully slide the flatbread (with parchment) onto the heated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 13
Garnish
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Before serving, sprinkle with torn basil leaves.
