Margherita Flat Bread Pizza
A quick and vibrant flat bread pizza topped with fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and basil, perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Flat bread (store-bought) or pizza dough
- Fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced (about 6–8 oz)
- Tomatoes, thinly sliced (Roma or vine-ripened)
- Fresh basil leaves
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to the temperature recommended on the flat bread package, or to 475°F (245°C) if using pizza dough.
- Place a baking sheet or pizza stone inside while the oven heats.
- Arrange the flat bread on a baking sheet or stretch your dough on a lightly floured surface.
- Drizzle olive oil over the surface of the flat bread and spread it.
- Layer overlapping slices of fresh mozzarella evenly across the base and top with tomato slices.
- Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Bake for 10–15 minutes, until cheese melts and crust edges become golden.
- Remove from the oven and scatter fresh basil leaves on top.
- Slice and serve hot.
Notes
For a crisper base, preheat the baking sheet or pizza stone. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Find it online: https://www.mealbreeze.com/margherita-flat-bread-pizza/