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    3 Cheese Flatbread Pizza Recipe

    Sep 23, 2024 by Munchkin Time · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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    Flatbread Pizza Recipe - Learn to make a thin, chewy flatbread pizza topped with zesty tomato sauce, fresh basil, and three kinds of melty cheese in a few simple steps and just 45 minutes of rise time!

    3 Cheese Flatbread Pizza Recipe

    Whether you love a simple and classic cheese pizza or you load yours up with all the toppings, a really good flatbread pizza is all about the crust!

    This flatbread pizza recipe is one of my favorite ways to feed my family quickly, and not just on pizza night. The homemade crust is chewy, slightly crispy, and rises to the perfect flatbread height. You’ll love it!

    Jump to:
    • Why You’ll Love This Recipe
    • Tips for Homemade Pizza with Flatbread
    • Possible Topping Ideas
    • Ingredients for Flatbread Pizza Recipe
    • How to Make Flatbread Pizza
    • Recipe FAQs
    • More Pizza Recipes You’ll Love
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    Why You’ll Love This Recipe

    • It’s great as an after school snack, cut small into appetizer bites like these sourdough pizza rolls, or as a main meal on movie night.
    • The flatbread crust made from scratch is so easy to make with a handful of simple ingredients.
    • You can choose to make it a cheese flatbread like I do or get creative with your flatbread pizza ideas!

    Tips for Homemade Pizza with Flatbread

    3 Cheese Flatbread Pizza Recipe
    • Roll the dough out to as thick or as thin as you’d like your pizza crust. It’s flatbread, so it shouldn’t be a deep dish pizza!
    • I like to add a few leaves of fresh basil on top once the pizza is out of the oven.
    • Use store-bought flatbread or Naan bread in a pinch. There’s nothing like homemade crust, but when you are trying to get dinner on the table and the kids out the door, a pre-made crust is just fine.
    • Get the kids to help! They’ll love adding their own toppings!

    Possible Topping Ideas

    There are limitless possibilities when it comes to topping your flatbread pizza recipe. Here are just a few different ideas to get you started.

    • Keep it simple and with just a little oil, garlic, and sea salt. Sprinkle some Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning just before serving.
    • You can add different veggies like mushrooms, peppers, olives, red onions, caramelized onions, arugula, or spinach.
    • Top it with pepperoni, Italian sausage, chicken, bacon, or your favorite meat.
    • Pick different cheeses; goat cheese goes great with arugula and sundried tomatoes, you could also do blue cheese and caramelized onions.

    Ingredients for Flatbread Pizza Recipe

    Ingredients for Flatbread Pizza Recipe
    • Yeast: You can use either active dry yeast or instant yeast for this recipe. If using active dry yeast, you’ll just need a few extra minutes to proof it first.
    • Sugar: Yeast feeds on sugar and helps activate it. The sugar also lends a little sweetness to the dough for extra flavor.
    • Avocado oil: Adds moisture to the dough.
    • Water: Use warm water between 100-110°F (38-43°C) to activate the yeast. Any colder and the yeast won’t do anything; any hotter and it will kill it!
    • All-purpose flour: Measure the flour accurately so you’re not using too much of it. You’ll also need some extra for your hands and to sprinkle on your work surface.
    • Salt: A flavor enhancer.
    • Pizza sauce: Use your favorite sauce, whether homemade or store-bought.
    • Cheeses: The best cheese on pizza has to be mozzarella, but I also love to use a combination of provolone, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
    • Tomato: Slices of tomato are an acidic, zesty topping that goes great with cheese and fresh basil.
    • Fresh basil: There is nothing better than fresh basil on a simple cheese pizza.
    • Italian seasoning: Just a bit sprinkled on before baking for added taste.

    How to Make Flatbread Pizza

    proofing yeast in a bowl with water, sugar and oil.
    yeast with water oil and sugar in the bowl with a spoon.

    Step 1: Proof the yeast by combining the yeast, sugar, oil, and warm water in a bowl. Stir gently and then let it sit for a few minutes. It should start to foam. If it does nothing, it means your yeast is no longer active and you’ll need to start again with fresh yeast.

    flour added to the bowl with east.
    a dough kneaded into a ball.

    Step 2: Once foamy, add the flour and salt into the mixture and mix to combine. Then, knead the dough for 6–8 minutes. You can do this in the bowl of a stand mixer with the dough hook attachment if preferred.

    Step 3: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rise for 45 minutes.

    Flat bread dough rested and ready to be used.
    The flat bread dough rolled out into 2 ovals.

    Step 4: When the dough has expanded and has had a chance to rise, transfer the ball of dough to a clean work surface. Divide the dough evenly in half and then roll each one out into an oval shape.

    Step 5: Place the rolled out dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or a large, greased cast iron skillet.

    Pizza sauce spread over the dough.
    Cheeses added to the pizza sauce over the dough.

    Step 6: Spread the sauce over each one, followed by the cheeses, tomato slices, fresh basil leaves, and Italian seasoning. Bake in a preheated 475°F oven for about 13-15 minutes.

    Sliced tomato and fresh basil added to the flat bread pizza, and it is ready for baking.
    oven baked Flatbread Pizza with tomato and basil.

    Step 8: Let the flatbread pizzas cool slightly, and then slice them into pieces or serve them whole. Enjoy with a Caesar salad on the side!

    Recipe FAQs

    What is flatbread pizza?

    Flatbread pizza has a crust that is typically flatter than your average pizza crust. Sometimes it’s made without yeast; however, we make ours with yeast. We roll out our leavened dough thin enough so that when it rises, the crust isn’t too thick.

    How to store leftover pizza?

    Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to a week.

    Can I freeze the dough?

    You can! Once it has had a chance to rise, punch it down to get rid of the air. Then, divide the dough into two equal parts and wrap them in plastic wrap.

    Freeze the dough for up to 3 months.

    Then, when you’re ready to use it, thaw it in the fridge overnight and then bring it to room temperature for at least an hour. Maybe longer if you notice it shrinking every time you try to stretch it out.

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    When YOU make this Homemade 3 Cheese Pizza Recipe tag us @munchkintimeblog on Instagram, we would LOVE to see your creation! 

    If you tried this Homemade Pizza with Flatbread Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a * star rating and let me know how it went in the comments below. Thanks for visiting! 

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    3 Cheese Flatbread Pizza Recipe

    3 Cheese Flatbread Pizza Recipe

    Love Keil
    Make your own mouthwatering flatbread pizza at home with this simple recipe. Enjoy the perfect combination of crispy crust, pizza sauce, and gooey cheese.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 524 kcal

    Equipment

    • baking sheet

    Ingredients
      

    Flat Bread Crust

    • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast or instant yeast
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ¾ cup water warm between 100-110°F, 38-43°C
    • 2 cups flour (250g)
    • 1 teaspoons sea salt

    Flat Bread Pizza Toppings

    • 1 cup pizza sauce or to taste
    • 2 cups cheese provolone, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, or to taste
    • 2 medium tomatoes sliced, or to taste
    • 2 tablespoons fresh basil sliced, or to taste
    • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning or to taste

    Instructions
     

    • To make the dough, start by whisking together the yeast, sugar, oil, and warm water in a stand mixer bowl. Let the mixture sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy. Then, add the flour and salt, and mix until a shaggy dough forms. Knead the dough using a hook attachment for 8 minutes.
    • Once the dough is kneaded, place it in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes or until it has doubled in size.
    • After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 2 equal portions. Roll each portion into an oval shape and place them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
    • Now, it's time to assemble the flatbread. Spread your favorite pizza sauce over the dough, sprinkle a generous amount of 3 kinds of shredded cheeses, add sliced tomatoes, and scatter some fresh basil leaves on top. Finally, give it a sprinkle of Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
    • Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and bake the flatbread on a baking sheet for about 13-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
    • Once it's done, take it out of the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice it up, and enjoy your delicious homemade flatbread!

    Notes

    • Go for the good stuff - fresh mozzarella, tasty tomato sauce, and some fragrant fresh herbs will really make a difference.
    • When topping your flatbread, just remember not to go overboard. Too many toppings can make it soggy, so let's keep it balanced and delicious!
    • Get playful and have a fun experimenting with different flavors for your homemade pizza!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 524kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 21gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 1249mgPotassium: 461mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1413IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 443mgIron: 4mg
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    1. Lindi

      May 25, 2015 at 10:01 pm

      Oh my word! I'm drooling!!! This looks soooo good. I may have to revamp my pizza recipe 🙂 Thanks for sharing at Talented Tuesday. Hope you come to link up again 🙂

      Reply
      • Munchkin Time

        June 01, 2015 at 10:06 am

        Thank you Lindi! You are so sweet!

        Reply
    2. theartinpartyplanning

      May 19, 2015 at 11:30 am

      I'm drooling (sorry - that is gross), but I seriously am!

      Reply
      • Munchkin Time

        May 25, 2015 at 8:16 am

        Thank you Heidi! Your Mixed Berry Shortcake with a Sparkle looks super yummy too!

        Reply
    3. Lynn

      May 18, 2015 at 6:42 pm

      Yum! Love the idea of the frying pan. 🙂

      Reply
      • Munchkin Time

        May 25, 2015 at 8:26 am

        THank you Lynn! I love your recent project that you did using Dollar Tree items, I might use your idea for upcoming baby shower!

        Reply

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