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This Easy Artisan Pizza recipe produces delicious, shatteringly thin crusts for wonderful individual-style pizzas.
Pizza made simple? Artisan pizza? Yes, simpler than you could ever imagine, when you've stashed away a cache of these super easy crusts in the freezer, you can have fabulous, shatteringly crisp, thin-crusted artisan-style pizza on your table in less time that it takes to say AMAZING!
I've made a bunch of these little pizzas with a myriad of different bases and toppings and every time, after the first little bite we look at each other and say "unbelievable"! I'm still quite incredulous that such a wonderful result can come from so little work.
Today's post is more about a technique than a recipe, though I'm also sharing the recipe for the yummy pizza in the pictures. Once you understand the technique though, you can make a zillion variations of fabulous artisan pizza from fresh seasonal ingredients and/or stash from your pantry and fridge.
In order to share the technique, we have to go back a bit. If you're a regular visitor at the Café you probably saw the Homemade Flour Tortillas we posted last Friday. They've been going crazy on Pinterest over the weekend, and I've been having crazy fun with them; making them into all sorts of things you might not expect from everyday flour tortillas, including these individual size artisan pizzas.
These Easy Artisan Pizzas come together in minutes with all kinds of fun possibilities. This time, after crisping for two minutes (see below) I spread the thin crusts with pesto followed by a layer of fresh mozzarella, then a scatter of thinly sliced soppressata. After four additional minutes in the oven, I topped them with red onion, fresh corn, arugula (dressed very lightly in my Sunny Honey Vinaigrette) and a few toasted, salted pistachios. It made a delightful dinner for a hot summer night.
The sky's the limit on these wonderful pizzas. Use your favorite bases and toppings or let everyone make their own; set out bases and toppings and enjoy the fun results! I have a feeling, after the first delicious bite, you too will say, "unbelievable"!
A delicious, shatteringly thin crust recipe for wonderful individual-style pizzas.
- 4 Homemade Flour Tortillas thawed if frozen
- 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons pesto or pizza base of choice; red sauce white sauce, pesto, roasted garlic, etc.
- 4-6 ounces fresh Mozzarella or cheese of choice; Colby Gouda, Fontina, Monterey Jack, etc.
- 2 ounces of thinly sliced soppressata or toppings of choice; sausage pepperoni, bacon, chicken, fresh veggies, mushrooms, greens, etc.
- ¼ of a small red onion thinly sliced
- 1 ear fresh corn kernels removed
- a handful of fresh arugula lightly dressed with Sunny Honey Vinaigrette
- a handful of toasted salted pistachios or garnishes of choice such as fresh herbs, toasted nuts, shaved hard cheese. etc.
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Preheat oven to 450˚F with a pizza stone or a sheet pan placed on top shelf.
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Drizzle each tortilla with 1 teaspoon of olive oil (½ teaspoon on each side) and rub with your fingers to coat tops and bottom surfaces with oil.
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Place tortillas on the preheated pizza stone (or sheet pan) in the oven and bake for 2 minutes or until starting to turn light golden brown. You will probably have to do this in batches, depending on the size of your stone or pan. Remove from oven to work surface.
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Top each pizza with 1 tablespoon of pesto (or base of choice) and soppressata (or toppings of choice). Return to oven for another 3-4 minutes, until crust is deep golden brown. Remove from oven and drizzle with a bit more pesto. Top with corn, arugula and pistachios (or garnish of choice). Serve immediately.
Donalyn @ The Creekside Cook says
What a wonderful idea - I love super thin crust pizzas and your combinations of flavors are just great!
Shashi Charles says
Love these artisan pizzas! so light and delish!
Shashi @ http://runninsrilankan.com
Veronica Miller says
I like to make pizza tostadas using tostada shells and just putting pizza toppings on them. Done under a broiler in just a couple minutes! I love that you are using homemade tortillas to make your pizzas. What a wonderful and satisfying dinner!!
Elisabeth Foodandthrift says
Your Artisan pizza with the gorgeous and delicious toppings sure have made me think that it is the actual paper-thin Artisan pizza made with yeast; but so much easier, and just as delicious. A genius idea; love it!
Chris Scheuer says
How cool is that Corrie! I want to come live in your backyard!
Liz Berg says
You make the BEST pizzas! I love this one exactly as you made it...sheer perfection! Time to add tortillas to my bucket list so I can have a stash in the freezer.
Asha Shivakumar says
A perfect light pizza. Love all the toppings. I wish I could just grab one and eat em' up.
Lynn@Happier Than a Pig in Mud says
Sounds like the perfect light meal for summer:@)
Gloria Baker says
I love these pizzas look healthy and delicious!!
Denise Browning@From Brazil To You says
Simple yet the best -- made with great ingredients. You made me hungry, Chris!
Ginny says
Thank you! I have been wanting to know how to fix the tortillas before I put the toppings on, and now the sky is the limit, yum!!
Jennifer@ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Now I have to make your tortillas! Your pizza is so summer perfect! I wish I could have one for dinner tonight!
Marigene says
Those look great...had never thought to use tortillas as a pizza base.
Pam says
It looks quick, simple, and delicious. Love that!
Sandra Lee says
Oh my gosh these look delicious, what a good idea!
Claire @ Claire K Creations says
That's such a good idea Chris. I always make a batch of 12 tortillas and we get through 6 but sometimes 8 (when we're hungry) for Mexican but then we're left with a few stragglers. Now I know what to do with them. They'd make a great lunch for me too.
twodogsinthekitchen says
I make the tortillas pizzas too. Sometimes we get on a kick and have them for an entire week because they are so simple and easy. Occasionally we throw them on the grill too 🙂
Angie Schneider says
I too love to use tortilla to make pizza 🙂 Pizza tastes better made with thin crust.
Tricia Buice says
I just adore pizza and this is amazing! Love a thin crust so this is going on my list. I have made flour tortillas many years ago - but not in a long time - yours look perfect!
La Table De Nana says
They look so good Chris..:)
Ms Lemon of Make Mine Lemon says
This looks so inviting for lunch or appetizers or pizza night. I can't wait to try your tortillas.
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
What a beautiful pizza! I would love this for dinner. 🙂
Jemma says
Chris,
Of course they have been going wild on Pinterest-just look at these delightful treasures! You know you always work such beautiful magic!
Happy Monday~
jemma
Kim G. says
It is a great great idea to transform tortillas in pizzas and your garnish ideas are very cool Chris!!!!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I've been on a homemade pizza kick lately - love this idea!