Pesto Gouda Flatbread

Do you have those days where you crave food but you aren’t in the mood to go to the supermarket or order in? I know I do – all the time.

This time I was craving pizza but I wanted something interesting and decided to resort to my favorite pass-time; Pinterest. All of the dough recipes called for yeast and I did not feel like going to the supermarket to get some. I stumbled upon a flatbread recipe that, to my surprise, did not require any yeast and jumped at the opportunity.

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Ingredients:

  • 1 3/4 cups plain flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • Pesto Gouda
  • Goat Cheese
  • Tomatoes
  • Avocado
  • Parmesan
  • Zaartar
  • Balsamic Vinegar

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 Preparation:

  • Preheat oven to 230°C/450°F
  • Sift flour into a medium bowl
  • Add baking powder and salt.
  • Make a well in center, then add water and oil and stir with a wooden spoon to form dough.
  • Knead dough gently on a clean work surface until you have a nice ball (doesn’t require much kneading).
  • Roll dough on a sheet of baking paper until the dough is thin and in a shape you like.
  • Brush the top with extra oil and sprinkle zaartar all over it. (Be very generous)
  • Lay on your sliced tomatoes and sliced avocado.
  • Grate your pesto gouda all over the flatbread.
  • Break apart the goat cheese and sprinkle over your flatbread.
  • Drizzle your balsamic vinegar all over your flatbread.
  • Gently lift your baking paper and dough onto your pre-heated baking sheet and pop in the oven until golden.
  • Sprinkle your parmesan cheese over the flatbread and serve.

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**You don’t need to use the same toppings. Be creative, try switching up the toppings! Make this recipe your own.

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