Octonary Layered Flatbread with Roasted Garlic and Herbed Ricotta

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

A multi-layered flatbread that combines eight layers of tender dough brushed with roasted garlic butter and creamy herbed ricotta cheese. This Italian recipe, ready in about 110 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, warm water, active dry yeast for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 330 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 8 whole, roasted and mashed garlic cloves
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 1 cup warm water, 1 tbsp sugar, and 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast. Let sit for 5-7 minutes until foamy.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, mix 3 cups all-purpose flour and 1 tsp salt. Gradually add the yeast mixture and 2 tbsp olive oil, kneading until a smooth dough forms, about 8-10 minutes.
3. Step 3: Cover dough with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
4. Step 4: Preheat oven to 450°F. Roast 8 whole garlic cloves wrapped in foil for 20 minutes until soft, then mash to a paste.
5. Step 5: Punch down the dough and divide into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a thin circle about 8 inches in diameter.
6. Step 6: On a baking sheet, place one dough circle, brush with 1/2 tbsp olive oil mixed with 1 mashed roasted garlic clove, then spread 2 tbsp ricotta mixed with 1/4 tbsp chopped basil, 1/8 tbsp thyme, and a pinch of black pepper.
7. Step 7: Repeat layering the remaining dough circles, garlic butter, and herbed ricotta until all 8 layers are stacked.
8. Step 8: Bake the stacked flatbread for 15-18 minutes until golden and cooked through. Allow to cool 5 minutes before slicing and serving.