Flatbread Pizza Recipe

Adapted from my favorite pizza crust, this homemade flatbread pizza bakes up into a thin and chewy base for your favorite flatbread toppings. Quicker, easier, and thinner than pizza, this flatbread dough takes about 1 hour start to finish and is perfect for beginners. I always love adding garlic and Italian seasonings for extra flavor!

If you’ve ever wanted to try making restaurant-style thin crust flatbreads, I have the perfect starting point for you. This is my EASY homemade flatbread dough, a recipe I’ve been making for a few years since I first published it with my zucchini & herbed ricotta flatbread variation. (Pictured next!) Have you tried it yet?

Homemade Flatbread Pizza Recipe

Follow these basic instructions for thin yeasted flatbread pizza crust. The recipe yields enough dough for two small flatbreads, each perfect for 1 hungry person or 2 people to split (2-4 people total). Freezing instructions listed below. See all of my detailed topping suggestions in the blog post above or recipe notes below.

Prep: 55min

Total: 1h10min

Yield: 2

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon active dry or instant yeast
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup (180ml) warm water, (between 100-110°F, 38-43°C)
• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour or bread flour (spooned & leveled), plus more for hands and surface
• 1 Tablespoon (15ml) olive oil, plus 1 teaspoon for brushing the dough
• 1 teaspoon salt
• optional: 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove minced garlic and/or 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instruction:

1. Place the yeast and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook or paddle attachment. Or, if you do not own a stand mixer, a regular large mixing bowl. Pour warm water on top. Whisk gently to combine, then loosely cover with a clean kitchen towel and allow to sit for 5 minutes. The mixture should be frothy after 5 minutes. If not, start over with new yeast.
2. With the stand mixer running on low speed, add the flour, olive oil, and salt. (And garlic/Italian seasoning if using.) Beat on low speed for 1 minute as it all combines. The dough should be thick and shaggy. Transfer it to a lightly floured work surface, including any loose flour. Knead it with lightly floured hands for 2 minutes until it begins to come together and becomes smooth. If the dough is too sticky to handle, add 1-2 more Tablespoons of flour.
3. Place the dough in a greased bowl (I use nonstick spray to grease) and cover with plastic wrap, aluminum foil, or a clean kitchen towel. Allow to sit and rest for 45 minutes at room temperature. Once it has rested and slightly risen, you can place it in the fridge for up to 2 days. More instructions in the make ahead tip below.
4. As the dough is resting and rising, prepare your toppings. See blog post and/or recipe note below.
5. Preheat oven to 475°F (246°C).
6. Punch the dough down to release any air. Divide the dough into two. On a lightly floured surface with floured hands and working with one dough piece at a time, begin shaping and stretching the dough until it is 1/4 inch thick. You can use a floured rolling pin for this too. Don’t worry about the shape of the dough, just make sure it’s pretty thin. Repeat with the second piece of dough. Carefully transfer both pieces of dough to a parchment paper or silicone-mat lined baking sheet, or use a pizza stone. (You can also shape/roll out the doughs directly on a silicone baking mat or a large sheet of parchment if that is easier for you and then just transfer the whole thing to the baking sheet.)
7. Poke your fingers all around the surface of the flatbreads or prick a few holes with a fork. Drizzle or brush each with 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil. Top each with your favorite toppings.
8. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the crust and toppings are browned to your liking. Remove from the oven. Slice and serve warm.
9. Cover and store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Flatbread Pizza

Flatbread Pizza has a thin, chewy crust and it’s topped with your favorite pizza toppings. A fun and delicious variation on your favorite pizza.

Prep: 45min

Total: 60min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 594 kcal, Carbohydrate 83 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 18 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Sodium 1201 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 9 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 pkg of active dry yeast
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 cup warm water (105-115 degrees)
• 3 cups flour (plus extra for dusting)
• 1 tsp sea salt or kosher salt
• 1 Tbsp olive oil plus extra for brushing
• 2 Tbsp pizza sauce
• 6 slices Mozzarella cheese (sliced)
• 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes (sliced)
• 2 Tbs Parmesan cheese (shredded)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• basil leaves (garnish)
• balsamic glaze (garnish)
• 1/3 cup shredded chicken
• 4 Tbsp BBQ Sauce (divided)
• 1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese (grated)
• 1 Tbsp red onion (diced)
• 1 tsp cilantro (chipped)

Instruction:

1. Dissolve yeast and honey in 1/4 C of the warm water and let sit until bubbly
2. In mixer combine flour and salt
3. Add oil, yeast mixture and remaining warm water and mix on low until dough pulls away from the sides of bowl and clusters around the dough hook and is not sticky. (May need to add a bit more flour)
4. Place in a clean and lightly greased bowl
5. Cover with a clean, damp towel and let rise for about 30 minutes in a warm place until doubled in size
6. Divide the dough into four pieces
7. Form into a ball and cover with a damp towel and let rest for 15-20 minutes
8. At this point the dough can be wrapped in plastic and refrigerated for a few days or made into flatbread
9. To make flatbread, place a piece of parchment on counter and dust lightly with flour and roll out the dough into a thin, roundish shape
10. At least 9 inches in diameter
11. Lightly brush rolled out dough with olive oil and use a fork to prick the surface of the dough to prevent air pockets from forming while baking
12. Preheat oven and baking stone in oven to 450 degrees F.
13. Par bake crust for 5 minutes.
14. Transfer to a cutting board, cut into pieces with a pizza cutter and enjoy!
15. Remove from oven and add desired sauce and toppings. Return to oven for 8-10 more minutes until crust is golden brown.

Easy Flatbread Pizza

Make this quick and easy pizza with homemade or store-bought flatbread and your favorite pizza toppings. Most grocery stores sell pre-made flatbread, which will work nicely in this recipe. If you have the time, we highly recommend making your own flatbread. We have two straight-forward recipes you might want to consider: Garlic Flatbread (calls for yeast and takes 1 to 2 hours) or this Soft Fluffy Flatbread (without yeast and takes 30 minutes). Both are excellent. The recipe below shares how to make a Margherita-style flatbread pizza. Feel free to add or remove toppings. If you plan to add meat or hearty vegetables, it’s best to cook them first.

Prep: 10min

Total: 25min

Yield: Makes two pizzas

Serving Size: 1 flatbread pizza

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 flatbread pizza, calories 442, Fat 24.9g, Saturated Fat 9.2g, Cholesterol 44.6mg, Sodium 1040.4mg, Carbohydrate 38.2g, Fiber 2.5g, Sugar 3.1g, Protein 17.7g

Ingredients:

• 2 flatbread, 6 to 8 inches in diameter
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
• 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
• 8 fresh basil leaves, plus more for serving
• 1 large tomato, thinly sliced
• Salt and fresh ground black pepper
• Dried oregano

Instruction:

1. Heat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet large enough to fit both flatbreads with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. Brush or rub the olive oil over the bread. Layer the sliced mozzarella, basil leaves, and the sliced tomatoes on top. Season liberally with salt, fresh ground pepper, and the oregano.
3. Bake the pizza until the cheese us bubbling and starting to turn light brown in spots, 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Serve, cut into slices, with an extra drizzle of olive oil and a few more fresh basil leaves that have been torn into smaller pieces scattered on top.

Homemade Flatbread Pizza | Sally’s Baking Recipes

FAQ

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What temperature do you bake flatbread?

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. …
2. Place the flatbreads on a clean, flat work surface. …
3. With a large spatula place the flatbreads in the oven on the stone or sheet pan and bake until the surface is bubbling and the bottom crust is turning a dark golden color and appears crispy (15 minutes or less).