Wood-Fired Flatbread with Roasted Garlic and Smoked Gouda

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-18 · Updated 2026-05-18

This rustic wood-fired flatbread combines the sweetness of roasted garlic with the smoky richness of Gouda cheese on a thin, crispy crust. This Mediterranean-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, warm water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, 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

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup (110°F) warm water
• 2 tbsp, plus extra for brushing olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 whole garlic bulb
• 1 1/2 cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• for finishing sea salt flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut the top off 1 whole garlic bulb to expose cloves, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 40 minutes until soft and fragrant.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, dissolve 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast in 3/4 cup warm water (110°F) and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
3. Step 3: Add 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Step 4: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour until doubled in size.
5. Step 5: Punch down dough and roll into a 12-inch oval on parchment paper. Spread roasted garlic cloves squeezed out of the bulb evenly over the dough.
6. Step 6: Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese and 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary evenly on top. Add 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes for subtle heat.
7. Step 7: Transfer the flatbread with parchment onto a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake at 450°F for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
8. Step 8: Remove from oven and sprinkle sea salt flakes before slicing and serving warm.