Express Pizza with Flaky Dough
An easy, breezy way to fill up the stomach for busy families! An Express Pizza Margarita made with pre-done flaky dough in under 30 minutes is a true lifesaver.
The beauty of this Express pizza is its simplicity, and God knows that every mom or dad runs out of ideas and time for meals. You know when you reach the: ‘When is the food ready? Dad?’ or the ‘I’m Starving, Mom, What do we eat?’. This dish is so easy and fast to make and tastes delicious with its multi-layered dough. With this one, you’ll save the day more than once; everyone can add their favourite toppings.
Magical Flaky Dough
Yes! Get a Pre-done flaky dough from the supermarket; it’s much easier than making your own. Choose a pre-done rectangle-sized or round dough containing flour, water, and butter. Aim for the version with fewer ingredients and the freshest. Forget about the one saying pizza; those premade pizza doughs are always way too rough. This flaky pastry is divine, and I’ll show you how to make a mini crust to make it pizza-like! It’s like biting into a cheesy croissant!
The Technique
To prevent the flaky dough from puffing up too much, you’ll need to make holes with a fork all over the pizza dough before adding the ingredients in the center part. To make the crust, I suggest cutting lightly, 1 cm away from the sides, to make it puff (check the video). This means your toppings will stick to the center, too.
Secret Ingredient
If you want a fancy tomato paste to highlight your pizza, aim for the Mutti tomato concentrated paste (Italian brand; I’m not sponsored), which they make in a small tube. They sell worldwide, and it’s simply the best option. You don’t want the usual liquid pizza base. Plus, it’s always good to have it in the pantry! This is simply a suggestion.
Mozzarella
I like to use fresh mozzarella; it makes the nicest strings, and I love its fresh bite! Don’t forget to salt it up to get yourself the yummiest pizza! One big fresh mozzarella ball cut into small pieces would do wonders for a single pizza.
Pizza Toppings
While the flaky dough sets the stage for perfection, the Express Pizza truly comes to life with an array of mouthwatering toppings. Whether you’re a fan of classic pepperoni or prefer a veggie medley. Make the perfect topping combination to suit your taste, but keep it lightweight and do not overfill your pizza.
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Express Pizza with Flaky Dough
Ingredients
- 230 g pre-done flaky dough rectangular or round
- 150 g mini mozzarella balls or one big one cut into small pieces
- 75 g tomato concentrate
- thyme
- salt
Instructions
- Place the pre-done flaky dough on a parchment paper or silicon mat on a trey. Cut lightly along the contour of the dough (1 cm away from the side) with a knife.
- Make holes with the help of a fork all over the dough, not on the sides.
- Add the tomato paste and spread it over the pizza.
- Add the small pieces of fresh mozzarella, thyme, and salt and cook in the oven for 15-17 minutes at 200°C (400°F) or until the crust is golden.
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Such a great idea to use pre made dough for family pizza nights. Everyone can add their favourite toppings and there’s more time for the fun stuff. Great post!
It’s such a easy breezy idea every family needs to know, it saves lives this recipe!
Love that this is easy enough for my teens to make themselves!
Yeah, it’s a good cooking 101 recipe for teens!
It is always a good idea to have ingredients on hand for a quick meal. This pizza is simple to make and tasty with mozzarella and tomato flavours.
I like it simple, so do my little ones, but any leftovers from the fridge would work on this!
i love pizza night!! everyone gets to make their favorite toppings.Where did you buy your flaky dough?
Every supermarkets has it where I live… in the fridge section.