Welcome to the wonderful world of flatbreads! This Margherita flatbread pizza recipe is a delicious and simple way to enjoy the classic flavors of Margherita pizza in a fun, flatbread format. If you’re short of time, it is an easy option for a quick weeknight dinner or an appetizer for your next party or family gathering. So, let’s start cooking and enjoying a delicious Margherita flatbread!
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If you love pizzas but don’t have the ingredients to make them, then you’ll love this easy pizza hack!
No pizza dough is needed; all you need is a flatbread and some pizza toppings, and you can make a delicious flatbread pizza in your kitchen or in a pizza oven!
Why you’ll love this easy flatbread pizza recipe
- This recipe works with your own homemade flatbread (without yeast) or store-bought.
- You can get the kids involved; they love to help to build flatbread pizzas!
- They are perfect for game day, pizza nights, or gatherings.
- Ready in as little as 8 minutes!
- Cook in bulk and freeze so whenever you get a craving for them, you’ve got them right there!
- All the ingredients are 100% vegetarian.
Ingredients you’ll need
You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below.
We’ve shown you how to make a Margherita flatbread, but you can add your favorite pizza toppings and create any style of pizza!
How to make Margherita flatbread pizza with step-by-step instructions
Making our homemade flatbread pizza recipe is easy if you follow our simple instructions.
You can make your flatbread pizza using a pizza oven or a kitchen oven; we’ve given directions for both.
A complete printable recipe and the measurements in both US customary and metric are available in the recipe card below.
If you are using an Ooni pizza oven
Preheat our Ooni pizza oven to 850°F/450°C.
Lightly dust your pizza peel with flour, then place your flatbread dough on the peel.
To make the Margherita flatbread pizza, brush pizza sauce over the top of the bread (homemade pizza sauce is the best), leaving ¼ inch border, then add fresh mozzarella cheese and sliced tomatoes evenly over the sauce.
Place the flatbread pizza in the oven and cook for two to three minutes, turning every 20 seconds with a pizza turning peel to ensure an even cook.
Remove from the oven, scatter with fresh basil leaves and an optional drizzle of olive oil, serve and enjoy!
If you are using a kitchen oven
Preheat our oven to 500°F/260°C, and if you use a pizza stone or pizza steel, place it in the oven to heat up.
Lightly dust your work surface, pizza pan, or baking sheet with flour, then place your flatbread dough on it.
Spread pizza sauce over the flatbread (homemade pizza sauce is the best), leaving ¼ inch border, then add fresh mozzarella cheese and sliced tomatoes evenly over the sauce.
Place the flatbread pizza in the oven and cook for 8 – 10 minutes, turning halfway through to ensure an even cook.
Remove from the oven, scatter with fresh basil leaves and an optional drizzle of olive oil, serve and enjoy your delicious flatbread pizza!
Recipe notes and expert tips
- Make them vegan
The only ingredient you’ll need to sub is mozzarella cheese; use a plant-based alternative. - Sub out flatbread
Use naan bread or pita bread; the taste will slightly differ, but it’ll work just as well. - Important
Pizza ovens, pizza stones, or pans all cook differently. Watch your pizza; you may have to increase or reduce the cooking time.
Recipe variations
Virtually any pizza topping can be used on a flatbread pizza; try pesto pizza, mushroom pizza, or vegan pizza.
You can add vegetarian Parmesan cheese, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and BBQ sauce, or why not add veggie pepperoni?
Use vegetarian versions of pesto sauce, alfredo sauce, or marinara sauce instead of pizza sauce.
You can also sub the flatbread and use naan bread or pita bread.
Choose what suits YOU and what you have in your fridge.
It’s also awesome dipped in garlic aioli or our sriracha mayo recipe.
How to store leftover flatbread pizza
Keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to three days; either reheat leftovers or eat cold.
You can also freeze flatbread pizza for up to three months.
A question we often get asked is, can you reheat pizza in an air fryer? Yes, you can!
How does flatbread differ from pizza dough?
So what’s the difference?
Flatbread and pizza dough are made from flour, water, and salt, but there are some critical differences between the two.
Flatbreads are generally thinner and more flexible, don’t contain yeast like pizza dough, and are typically cooked on a griddle or in a skillet rather than in a pizza oven.
They have a shorter rising time, giving a denser texture and a more rustic flavor.
We have a delicious pizza dough recipe; you should try it!
More easy pizza recipes for you to try at home
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Easy Flatbread Pizza Recipe
Utensils
Ingredients
- 4 Flatbread or flatbread dough
- ¼ cup Pizza sauce
- 8 oz Fresh mozzarella log sliced
- 16 oz Vine tomatoes sliced
- 1 handful Fresh basil torn
- Red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
If you are using an Ooni pizza oven
- Preheat our Ooni pizza oven to 850°F/450°C.
- Lightly dust your pizza peel with flour, then place your flatbread dough on the peel. Brush pizza sauce over the top of the bread, leaving ¼ inch border, then add fresh mozzarella cheese and sliced tomatoes evenly over the sauce.4 Flatbread, ¼ cup Pizza sauce, 8 oz Fresh mozzarella log, 16 oz Vine tomatoes
- Place the flatbread pizza in the oven and cook for two to three minutes, turning every 20 seconds with a pizza turning peel to ensure an even cook. Remove from the oven, scatter with fresh basil leaves and an optional drizzle of olive oil and red pepper flakes, serve and enjoy!1 handful Fresh basil, Red pepper flakes
If you are using a kitchen oven
- Preheat your oven to 450°F/230°C, if you are using a pizza stone, place this in the oven to heat up.
- Spread pizza sauce on the flatbread, leaving a ½ inch border. Then add tomatoes and mozzarella evenly over the sauce, and then place the pizza either directly on the pizza stone or on a baking sheet and cook until the crust is golden brown and the cheese has melted, approximately 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, scatter with fresh basil leaves and an optional drizzle of olive oil and red pepper flakes, serve and enjoy!¼ cup Pizza sauce, 8 oz Fresh mozzarella log, 1 handful Fresh basil, Red pepper flakes, 16 oz Vine tomatoes
Notes
- Make them vegan
The only ingredient you’ll need to sub is mozzarella cheese; use a plant-based alternative. - Sub out flatbread
Use naan bread or pita bread; the taste will slightly differ, but it’ll work just as well. - Important
Pizza ovens, pizza stones, or pans all cook differently. Watch your pizza; you may have to increase or reduce the cooking time.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.
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