Flatbread Pizza Recipe with pesto - Crazy for Crust (2024)

FAQs

What goes good with pesto pizza? ›

Thus for topping a pesto pie, you'd need to go with bold flavors like sun-dried tomatoes, anchovies, capers, and olives. At least, that's what I'd do. Feel free to do whatever the heck you'd like. It's your pizza; nobody's stopping you.

But the difference between the two really comes down to the ingredients, they both need flour, water, and salt, but pizza dough has an additional ingredient, yeast. Pizza dough is a leavened dough where flatbread is unleavened, giving it that flat texture.

Flatbread pizza is a thinner and lighter option than traditional pizza, reducing calories and carbohydrates. Opt for whole grain or whole wheat flatbread for added nutrition and fiber.

Flatbreads tend to have more creative toppings, in addition to the more normal toppings that would be found on pizza. Chefs often feel like they can do more experimentation with flatbread because customers don't expect the same narrow item they do when they order a pizza.

To me, a good pesto pizza should have bold pesto flavor. I don't want it to taste faintly of basil, garlic, Parmesan and olive oil—I want those flavors to bowl me over. The key is to spread a generous layer of pesto over the pizzas before baking, and then top them with more pesto when they come out of the oven.

Pesto goes amazingly well with grilled steak, pork chops, chicken, and even fish, so you don't have to worry about spicing or marinating your meat. You can also season meatloaf or meatballs with pesto.

By preheating the stone along with the oven to a high temperature—think in the 450°F to 500°F range—it picks up and retains a ton of heat that provides exceptional browning for your bottom crust. Using a baking stone works for all pizza styles, but is essential for thin-crust recipes.

Making the Flatbread Dough

Add the salt followed by the yoghurt and combine into a nice soft dough. If the dough is too sticky add a touch more flour. Leave the dough to rest for a few minutes before using. Take the dough out of the bowl and place on a floured work surface.

While all regular pizza dough contains yeast, not all flatbreads do. In fact, most flatbreads are unleavened (which is why they are flat) or use a different type of leavener like baking powder or baking soda for a fluffy texture but less rise.

Is pizza safe for people with diabetes? The short answer to this question is yes, people with diabetes can enjoy all types of pizza. However, it's a good idea for all people, not just those with diabetes, to limit their intake of pizza. Here's why.

What is the unhealthiest part of pizza? ›

Most types of pizzas are high in calories and sodium, as they're usually topped with cheese, salty meats and other high-calorie toppings. Plus, some pizzas contain added sugar in the crust, certain toppings and sauces.

In a classic pizza, yeast is added to the dough mixture, which allows it to rise and create a soft, airy texture as it bakes. On the other hand, flatbreads usually lack yeast or any kind of leavening agent, which creates its signature flat and crispy crust.

A Fresh Salad. A side salad is a simple, light complement to any pizza. If you'd like to balance out your meal and get some good fiber, a salad full of fresh, leafy greens and nutritious fixings is an excellent choice.

Pesto alla Genovese

A classic-for-a-reason companion is ricotta—the whipped, milky lightness of the fresh curds make them a dreamy pillow for the spread. For an outside-the-box pairing, try Boxcarr Handmade Cheese Rosie's Robiola, a zingy cow's milk bloomy rind (sometimes made with a touch of goat's milk).

Seafood goes well with pesto pasta. Grilled Cod, Pan Seared Salmon, or Air Fryer Shrimp would all be tasty additions. Meaty Pesto Pasta. For pesto pasta with chicken, toss in my Baked Bone In Chicken Breast or Grilled Chicken Tenders.