Caramelized onion, apple and bacon flatbread pizza

Ingredients

• 1 cup (128 grams) all-purpose/plain flour
• 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup (32 grams) plain yogurt (room temperature)
• 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 to 1/3 cup (59 to 78 ml) water
• Olive oil for brushing onto dough
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons butter (unsalted)
• 3 cups (330 grams) onion (halved and sliced)
• Pinch of salt
• 1 1/2 cups (98 grams) fontina cheese (grated)
• 1 medium red apple (thinly sliced)
• 4 slices cooked bacon (cut into large pieces)
• Italian parsley (optional, finely chopped)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Make the flatbread: ---

2. 2

   To a mixing bowl, add the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, mix. Add the yogurt, sugar and oil. Start mixing with a fork and add a little water and mix until the dough forms a ball. Use as much water as you need to, but you don't want it sticky. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead until the dough is soft and stretchy. Rub the inside of the mixing bowl with a little oil. Place the dough in the bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a towel. Place in the oven or microwave (without turning it on) or a warm space for 30 minutes until the dough has increased in size.

3. 3

   --- Make the toppings (while the dough is resting): ---

4. 4

   To a sauté pan over medium heat add the olive oil. Add the butter to the pan, then add the onions.

5. 5

   Cook the onions until they start to brown, about 30 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Add a pinch of salt and stir. When they start to brown, removed from the heat and set aside.

6. 6

   Preheat oven to 500°F/260°C. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

7. 7

   Place the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Use your hands to shape into a rectangle. You can also make it round. Place the dough onto the baking sheet, brush with olive oil and bake for 5 minutes until it starts to turn brown (you don’t want it brown yet). If parts bubble up, don’t worry, they will flatten when you remove from the oven. If you’re using a dark pan, it will cook faster.

8. 8

   Remove from the oven and add the toppings: grated cheese, onions, apples and bacon.

9. 9

   Return to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted, about 8-10 minutes. Again, it will be faster if using a darker pan.

10. 10

    Top with chopped Italian parsley (optional), slice and serve.