Description
These Pancetta, Ricotta & Hot-Honey Flatbreads blend savory and sweet flavors for an unforgettable appetizer experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz Diced pancetta (Use prosciutto as a lighter alternative.)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Shallots may work well as a substitution.)
- 1 cup All-purpose flour (Optional gluten-free alternatives can also be used.)
- 1 lb Neapolitan-style pizza dough (Store-bought dough offers convenience.)
- 2 tbsp California extra virgin olive oil (Any high-quality olive oil can be substituted.)
- 1 tsp Freshly ground black pepper (Adjust according to personal preference.)
- 1 cup Whole-milk ricotta (Substitute goat cheese for a tangy twist.)
- 1 cup Shredded whole-milk mozzarella (Can also use any melty cheese like fontina.)
- 2 tbsp Hot honey (Regular honey with chili flakes can serve as a substitute.)
- 1 tsp Flake salt (Sea salt is a suitable alternative.)
- 2 tbsp Minced chives (Green onions can also be a good option.)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 500°F, placing a pizza stone on the second-highest rack. Let it heat for about 30 minutes until it reaches the perfect sizzling temperature.
- Cook diced pancetta in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until it’s crispy, about 7-8 minutes. Add minced garlic for the last 30 seconds to infuse flavor, then remove from heat.
- Prepare your work surface by lightly dusting it with flour. Divide the pizza dough into two equal portions and roll each into a large oval shape, about ⅛” thick.
- Transfer each piece of dough to parchment paper. Brush with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Top each flatbread by dolloping ricotta evenly, then sprinkling mozzarella and the crispy pancetta mixture on top.
- Bake one flatbread for 2 minutes, then carefully remove the parchment paper and broil for an additional 2-3 minutes. Look for melted cheese and charred spots for that perfect finish.
- Repeat the baking process with the second flatbread. Once out of the oven, drizzle hot honey over the top, sprinkle with flake salt and chives for a burst of flavor. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Pancetta Ricotta Hot Honey