Easy Homemade Flatbread Pizza
A quick and easy homemade flatbread pizza with a crispy, chewy crust and customizable toppings. Perfect for weeknight dinners, family meals, or casual entertaining.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- measuring cups and spoons
- baking sheet or pizza stone
- Rolling Pin
- oven
Ingredients
- 1 tsp active dry or instant yeast
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup warm water
- 2 cups all-purpose or bread flour
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
- tomato sauce or pesto (for topping)
- mozzarella or shredded cheese (for topping)
- assorted toppings (vegetables or cooked meats)
- olive oil or balsamic glaze (for serving)
Instructions
- Combine yeast, sugar, and warm water in a bowl. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix yeast mixture with flour, olive oil, salt, and optional seasonings. Knead for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place for 45 minutes until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough, divide into portions, and roll into thin flatbreads. Place on a lined baking sheet.
- Preheat oven to 475°F. Brush dough with olive oil and add sauce and toppings.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is melted. Rotate halfway through.
- Remove from oven, let cool slightly, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
Use pre-cooked toppings for best results and avoid overloading to keep the crust crisp. Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for 24 hours or frozen for up to 1 month. Brush with olive oil before baking for a golden finish.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg
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