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Margherita Flatbread
A crisp, blistered flatbread with tomato, melting mozzarella and torn basil — pizza night without the fuss.
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15 minPrep🔥
12 minCook🍽️
2Serves📊
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Ingredients
- 2 large flatbreads or pizza bases
- 4 tbsp passata or crushed tomatoes
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 1 ball mozzarella, torn
- Handful fresh basil
- Olive oil
- Salt
Instructions
- Heat the oven to its highest setting and place a baking tray inside.
- Mix the passata with the grated garlic, a pinch of salt and a drizzle of oil.
- Spread thinly over the bases, leaving a border.
- Dot over the mozzarella.
- Bake on the hot tray for 10-12 minutes until the edges are crisp and the cheese is bubbling.
- Scatter with basil and a final drizzle of oil before slicing.
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Tara’s tips
- A preheated tray gives a crisper base.
- Tear the mozzarella and pat it dry so it does not make the base soggy.
Serving suggestions
- Serve with a simple green salad.
Storage & reheating
Best fresh; reheat leftovers in a hot oven rather than the microwave to keep them crisp.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make my own base?
Absolutely — any simple bread dough rolled thin works well, baked on the same hot tray.
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