These quick skillet pizza-style flatbreads without rising, easy and fast, with a melty mozzarella filling, are sure to win you over. If you’ve tried my quick skillet flatbreads, don’t miss this pizza version: a true delight! They’re ready in just a few minutes, especially without rising and cooked in the skillet.
Mix flour, yeast, water, oil, and salt. Then, form balls, flatten them, and fill them with lots of melty mozzarella. A few minutes before cooking, add some tomato sauce and plenty of oregano to give that typical, unmistakable pizza flavor. You can also enrich these mini stuffed calzones with prosciutto or speck, or add some vegetables: grilled zucchini and eggplants.
Pizza flatbreads are perfect for a buffet, an appetizer, or a quick everyday dinner when you want something tasty without turning on the oven. Of course, you can also bake them in the oven instead of using a skillet. Now, follow me into the kitchen, because the quick skillet pizza-style flatbreads will be ready in a click!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 6 flatbreads
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 214.60 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 37.81 (g) of which sugars 1.08 (g)
- Proteins 7.84 (g)
- Fat 4.53 (g) of which saturated 0.34 (g)of which unsaturated 0.47 (g)
- Fibers 2.23 (g)
- Sodium 552.89 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 84 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup water
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 4 g instant yeast for savory dishes
- 5 oz tomato sauce
- 1 3/4 oz mozzarella for pizza
- salt (to taste)
- oregano (to taste)
Tools
- Basin
- Skillet
- Rolling Pin
- Knife
- Small Bowl
- Spoon
Steps
First, place the flour, water, oil, yeast, and salt in a basin and mix first with a spoon, then with your hands until the dough is smooth and uniform.
Let the dough rest for fifteen minutes covered with a cloth. Meanwhile, cut the mozzarella for pizza into very small cubes. Then take the dough and divide it into six smaller pieces.
Form balls and roll them out to a thickness of about 1/4 inch with a rolling pin. Place a little mozzarella in the center, close well to form balls, and flatten slightly with your hands.
Then heat a non-stick skillet and cook the flatbreads for 3 or 4 minutes on low heat with a lid. Then, flip them with a spatula and spread one tablespoon of tomato sauce. Adjust the salt, sprinkle generously with oregano, and finish cooking for another 3 or 4 minutes on low heat, always covering with the lid. Using the lid is very important because it helps concentrate the heat in the pot and therefore cook the flatbreads inside.
After the cooking time, serve the flatbreads still hot and enjoy your meal.
Variations and Tips for Pizza-Style Flatbreads
Pizza-style flatbreads are best consumed hot just after cooking, but they are also excellent reheated later for a few minutes in the oven or for a few seconds in the microwave.
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FAQ
How can I keep the flatbreads soft?
After preparing the flatbreads, you can store them in a freezer bag before putting them in the pantry. The freezer bag will help keep the flatbreads soft.
Can the flatbreads be frozen?
Yes, the flatbreads can be frozen. Lay them side by side on a tray and place them in the freezer for at least an hour. Then you can transfer them to a freezer plastic bag, making sure to remove all the air from the bag before sealing it. Remember to mark the storage date to keep track of how long they have been frozen.
How long can the flatbreads be stored in the freezer?
Like bread and pizzas, flatbreads can be frozen for up to 6 months.
How to defrost the flatbreads?
Let the flatbreads defrost for 10 or 15 minutes outside the freezer, then heat them for 10 minutes in a hot oven at 355°F.
What happens if too much yeast is added to the dough?
Using too much yeast in the dough could cause the dough to flatten by releasing gas before the flour is ready to swell and expand.
