We love making homemade dough. Whether making our own flatbread, Pie Crust or classic Pelmeni Dough, you cannot go wrong with homemade dough.

HOMEMADE FLATBREAD PIZZA-

This flatbread dough is a faster and simpler way to make pizza dough. The pizza comes out thin, crunchy and so delicious. Then, just personalize your toppings and enjoy the amazing flatbread pizza.

INGREDIENTS-

This flatbread recipe requires a minimal amount of basic staple ingredients that most likely already have!

Water– You want to make sure you use warm water that is 110°F, warm water is what activities the yeast.Salt– Salt is used to flavor the dough, you can add more or less!Oil– This recipe calls for olive oil, giving the dough flavor.Sugar- Granulated sugar is what feeds the yeast.Yeast- You want to be sure to use a good quality active dry yeast that is fresh.Flour– Be sure to use a good quality all-purpose flour for this dough.

HOW TO MAKE FLATBREAD PIZZA DOUGH-

Flour– In a bowl, sift the flour and salt and create a well in the center of the flour.Activate yeast-Pour the warm water and oil into the well. Sprinkle sugar and yeast over the water to allow the yeast to activate.Mix to combine until well incorporated.Rise– Cover and let the dough rise for one hour in a warm place or room temp.Roll out dough– Dust the workspace with flour and roll out the dough to about an 8″x13” rectangle.Bake– Transfer the dough to a lined baking sheet and with a fork, poke holes in the dough and bake until slightly golden.Add toppings– Remove from the oven and use as desired.

VARIATIONS-

There are several ways that you can enjoy this crispy thin flatbread!

Plain– Enjoy this plain, add some sea salt, pepper and garlic over the dough before baking and serve just like that. Use it for avocado toast or as a dipper for hummus.Cheesy Garlic Flatbread– Top the dough with garlic, salt, herbs, and shredded cheese and then bake. This is a great side for your dinner or to serve along with marinara sauce.Flatbread Pizza– We LOVE using this for pizza! Just add you desired toppings just like a pizza and bake and enjoy!

FLATBREAD PIZZA TOPPINGS-

When using this as a pizza, all you need to do is just add your toppings and bake until the cheese melts and pizza is warmed through. When adding meats make sure it is already cooked. Here are some of our favorite flatbread pizza ideas:

Margherita– Add some marinara sauce to the flatbread and top with mozzarella cheese and tomatoes. Season with garlic, salt and Italian seasoning and bake. Drizzle with balsamic glazer and enjoy!BBQ Chicken– Spread some barbecue as the sauce and top with some cubed pan-seared chicken or air fryer chicken, sliced red onion, and shredded cheese and bake.Spinach Pesto– Add some pesto sauce as the base and top with chopped spinach, mozzarella cheese, feta cheese and red pepper flakes and bake.Classic Pizza– Make a classic pizza and spread marinara, shredded cheese, pepperoni and any other of your go-to pizza toppings and bake.Alfredo Pizza– Spread some Alfredo sauce and add desired toppings and bake.Avocado Chicken– Check out our recipe for this style!

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