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    Italian Flatbread Pizza Recipe

    Published: May 25, 2022 · Modified: Jul 27, 2022 by Amanda · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

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    sliced flatbread pizza topped with fresh basil sliced on a wooden tray
    flatbread pizza on a sheet pan topped with sauce, cheese and fresh basil
    close up shot of a flatbread pizza topped with cheese and fresh basil

    This easy Italian flatbread pizza recipe makes pizza night a breeze! The dough is made with no yeast and comes together in just 5 minutes for a quick appetizer or dinner.

    Sliced italian flatbread pizza on a wooden tray with a glass of wine next to it.

    This post was originally sponsored by Margherita Meats, published in February 2020 and has been updated for content.

    Pizza night is a fun thing that we like to do together as a family. A few years ago, we started making these Italian Flatbread Pizzas and they are one of our favorites. They are thin and crispy and a little bit smaller, so they are great as appetizers or as a personal pizza.

    Serve these easy flatbread pizzas with pepperoncini dip, melon prosciutto caprese, bucatini cacio e pepe or fried goat cheese balls!

    Jump to:
    • 🍕 Ingredient notes
    • 🍅 Pizza topping ideas
    • 📋 Substitutions and variations
    • 🔪 Step by step instructions
    • ⭐ Expert tips
    • 🥘 Alternative cooking methods
    • ⏲️ Make ahead instructions
    • 🥡 Storage suggestions
    • 🍕 More pizza recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🍕 Ingredient notes

    water, cornmeal, flour, olive oil and kosher salt in dishes on a wooden table.
    • Dough - The dough for this Italian flatbread pizza recipe just consists of 4 ingredients. Flour, olive oil, warm water and salt is all you need to achieve a perfectly simple, crispy crust.
    • Toppings - Toppings for these flatbread pizzas can be whatever you like! Pick your favorite sauce, cheese and toppings and mix and match as you please. See below for some of our favorite combinations

    🍅 Pizza topping ideas

    • Sauce - I love using my old school italian gravy for flatbread pizza, but your favorite store bought marinara will also work. Homemade alfredo sauce, pesto or even olive oil also work as alternative sauce choices.
    • Meat - Pepperoni, Italian sausage or salami are some of our favorites to add to these pizzas. Grilled chicken strips, bacon or even prosciutto are other great options.
    • Vegetables & Fruit - Tomatoes, peppers, figs, olives, pineapple spinach, mushrooms, pears or garlic are all fun toppings to add.
    • Herbs - Herbs such as Italian seasoning, basil, oregano or thyme are great to add to pizza. Dried herbs should be added before cooking and fresh herbs should be added after.
    • Cheese - Mozzarella is typically the cheese of choice for pizza, however pecorino romano, ricotta, parmesan, asiago, provolone, gouda or manchego are other great alternatives.

    📋 Substitutions and variations

    • Dairy Free - Use a dairy free cheese alternative or omit the cheese all together when topping your pizza.
    • Gluten Free - Use a cup for cup gluten free flour instead of all purpose flour.

    🔪 Step by step instructions

    Combine the flour, warm water, olive oil and salt in a food processor and pulse until the dough comes together. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead till it comes together completely. Let it rest while you prepare your toppings and preheat the oven.

    flatbread pizza dough in a food processor and kneaded in a ball on a floured table.

    Once the oven is preheated, cut the dough into four equal pieces and roll them out into long ovals that are about a quarter to a half inch thick. Place them on sheet pans that have been sprinkled lightly with the cornmeal and top with your desired toppings.

    flatbread pizza dough rolled out on a table and topped with toppings on a sheet pan.

    Bake the pizzas in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes until the edges are browned and crispy. Serve pizzas whole or slice into smaller slices for easy serving.

    baked flatbread pizzas with toppings on a sheet pan and pizzas sliced on a tray.

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    ⭐ Expert tips

    • When pulsing the dough in the food processor, make sure to scrape down the sides if needed so that all of the ingredients are incorporated.
    • If the dough is too sticky, flour may be added a little bit at a time. Alternatively, if the dough is too tough and dry, add a bit of water or olive oil to soften it up.
    • Let the dough rest while the oven is preheating and you are gathering your ingredients so it's easier to roll out.
    • Don't top the pizzas with too many topping or toppings that are heavy and bulky. They are thin and will not support the weight.

    🥘 Alternative cooking methods

    Pizza Stone - These Italian flatbread pizzas can be cooked on a pizza stone instead of a baking sheet. Cooking time will be a few minutes less, so keep an eye on them so they don't burn.

    Grill - Cook the flatbread pizzas on a pizza stone or baking sheet on the grill, instead of the oven, for a slightly smoky flavor to the pizzas.

    ⏲️ Make ahead instructions

    The Italian flatbread pizza dough can be made up to 8 hours ahead of time. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator. Take the dough out about 30 minutes prior to use so that it's easier to roll it out. Dough may also stored this way in the freezer for up to 2 months. Frozen dough should be thawed completely in the refrigerator.

    🥡 Storage suggestions

    Leftover Italian flatbread pizza can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.

    🍕 More pizza recipes

    If you loved this Italian flatbread pizza recipe, check out these other pizza recipes that I know you will love too!

    • Pizza Bread
    • Pizza on the Grill
    • Breakfast Pizza

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    📖 Recipe

    italian flatbread pizza topped with sauce, cheese and fresh basil on a sheet pan.

    Italian Flatbread Pizza Recipe

    Amanda
    This easy Italian flatbread pizza recipe makes pizza night a breeze! The dough is made with no yeast and comes together in just 5 minutes for a quick appetizer or dinner.
    5 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 7 mins
    Total Time 22 mins
    Course Appetizer, Main Dish
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 228 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups all purpose flour
    • ⅔ cup warm water
    • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • cornmeal
    • assorted pizza toppings

    Instructions
     

    • Combine flour, water, olive oil and salt in a food processor and pulse until the dough comes together into a ball.
    • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for a couple of minutes until the dough is smooth. Leave the dough on the counter to rest while the oven preheats.
    • Preheat the oven to 500˚ and sprinkle two baking sheets lightly with cornmeal.
    • Once the oven is preheated, cut the dough into four equal pieces and roll each piece out thinly into a long oval shape that is approximately a quarter to a half inch thick.
    • Place two of the pieces of dough on each prepared sheet pan and add desired pizza sauce and toppings.
    • Bake the flatbread pizzas in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes until the edges are lightly browned and crispy.

    Notes

    • When pulsing the dough in the food processor, make sure to scrape down the sides if needed so that all of the ingredients are incorporated.
    • If the dough is too sticky, flour may be added a little bit at a time. Alternatively, if the dough is too tough and dry, add a bit of water or olive oil to soften it up.
    • Let the dough rest while the oven is preheating and you are gathering your ingredients so it's easier to roll out.
    • Don't top the pizzas with too many topping or toppings that are heavy and bulky. They are thin and will not support the weight.
     

    Pizza Topping Ideas

    • Sauce - Old school italian gravy, homemade alfredo sauce, store bought pizza sauce, pesto or olive oil are all great sauces for pizza.
    • Meat - Try pepperoni, Italian sausage, salami, grilled chicken strips, bacon or prosciutto.
    • Vegetables & Fruit - Tomatoes, peppers, figs, olives, pineapple, spinach, mushrooms, pears or garlic are all fun toppings.
    • Herbs - Herbs such as basil, oregano, thyme or Italian seasoning, are great to add to pizza. Dried herbs should be added before cooking and fresh herbs should be added after.
    • Cheese - Mozzarella, pecorino romano, ricotta, parmesan, asiago, provolone, gouda or manchego are all great cheeses to use for pizza.
     

    Substitutions and Variations

    • Dairy Free - Use a dairy free cheese alternative or omit the cheese all together when topping your pizza.
    • Gluten Free - Use a cup for cup gluten free flour instead of all purpose flour.
     

    Make Ahead and Storage Instructions

    The flatbread pizza dough can be made up to 8 hours ahead of time. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator. Take the dough out about 30 minutes prior to use so that it's easier to roll it out. Dough may also stored this way in the freezer for up to 2 months. Frozen dough should be thawed completely in the refrigerator.
    Leftover pizza can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
     

    Alternative Cooking Methods

    Pizza Stone - These flatbread pizzas can be cooked on a pizza stone instead of a baking sheet. Cooking time will be a few minutes less, so keep an eye on them so they don't burn.
    Grill - Cook the flatbread pizzas on a pizza stone or baking sheet on the grill, instead of the oven, for a slightly smoky flavor to the pizzas.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1pizzaCalories: 228kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 6gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 585mgPotassium: 67mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gCalcium: 11mgIron: 3mg
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    1. YtheWait

      September 17, 2020 at 3:33 am

      It looks so hearty and satisfying.

      Reply
      • Amanda | Saporito Kitchen

        September 17, 2020 at 1:57 pm

        Thank you! We love them for pizza night!

        Reply

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