Martha Stewart's Favorite Pizza and Flatbread Recipes
Recipe Overview
Overview
Martha Stewart’s pizza and flatbread recipes are a celebration of fresh ingredients and simple techniques. The butternut squash pizza, in particular, stands out with its unique flavor profile and vibrant colors. The process begins with proofing yeast in warm water, ensuring it activates properly for a light and airy crust. The dough is made with all-purpose flour, salt, and a touch of olive oil, which contributes to its delightful texture.
Once the dough has risen, it’s time to shape it into a pizza base. Martha emphasizes the importance of using a pizza stone for that perfect crispy crust, and the toppings are where creativity shines. From roasted hazelnuts to fresh mozzarella and seasonal vegetables, each ingredient plays a role in creating a delicious and visually appealing dish.
The baking process is quick, with the pizza cooking at a high temperature for just about 10 minutes. The result is a beautifully golden crust topped with a medley of flavors that are sure to impress. This recipe not only showcases the joy of making pizza at home but also encourages experimentation with toppings, making it a fun activity for family gatherings or casual dinners. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a beginner, Martha’s guidance makes this pizza recipe approachable and enjoyable.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Prepare toppings like cheese, garlic, and spinach.
Roast portobello mushrooms with olive oil, salt, and wine.
Blanch broccoli rabe in boiling water for 1-2 minutes.
Roll out flatbread dough and place on baking sheets.
Bake flatbreads in a preheated oven until golden brown.
Cut and serve the pizza hot.
Tip: Blanch broccoli rabe for a minute or two before cooking to enhance flavor.
Tip: Lower heat when cooking tomatoes to soften them without burning.
Tip: Keep pizza toppings minimal for better flavor and success.
Tip: Use high-quality olive oil for the best flavor in your pizza.
Tip: Let yeast proof until bubbles form to ensure it's active.
Tip: Use a rolling pin to roll out dough thinly for flatbreads.
Add yeast to one cup of water no hotter than 110°.
Tip: Use water no hotter than 110° to proof yeast, as hotter water can kill it.
Combine 2 and 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of salt, and 1/2 cup of roasted hazelnut meal.
Stir the dry ingredients together.
Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and stir until combined.
Tip: Use elbow grease when mixing the dough to ensure it's well combined.
Knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in an oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap to rise.
Use a mandolin to slice butternut squash into thin pieces.
Tip: Use a mandolin for even slicing of butternut squash.
Spread toppings on the dough, including tomato sauce, cheese, and vegetables.
Preheat the oven to 500°.
Tip: The hotter the oven, the better the pizza will cook.
Tip: Drizzle olive oil on spinach to help it cook without burning.
Tip: Use a pizza peel to easily transfer pizza in and out of the oven.
Use a pizza peel to slide the pizza onto the hot stone in the oven.
Set the timer for 10 minutes to bake the pizza.
Cut the risen dough into four equal pieces for crusts.
Tip: Mix salt thoroughly into flour to ensure even seasoning.
Tip: Knead dough until it becomes smooth and elastic for the best texture.
Shape each piece of dough into a round for pizza.
Tip: Let dough rest in the refrigerator overnight for a finer texture.
Ingredients
Ingredient: Dairy
→ Substitution: Almond Milk
Ingredient: Nuts
→ Substitution: Sunflower Seeds
Nutrition
Skill Level
Frequently asked questions
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Proofing yeast is essential to ensure it is alive and active before adding it to the dough.
- •Using a pizza stone helps achieve a crispy crust by providing high, even heat.
- •Adding olive oil to the dough enhances flavor and texture.
- •Fresh mozzarella melts beautifully and adds a rich flavor to pizzas.
- •Using a mandolin can help achieve even slices of vegetables for toppings.
