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Festive sourdough flatbread pizza decorated as Ghost Bread and Frankenstein faces for a Halloween Pizza Party. 2026

Ghost & Frankenstein Sourdough Pizza – Spooky Halloween Focaccia Idea


  • Total Time: 7 hours
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch pizza 1x

Description

A festive sourdough flatbread pizza decorated with mozzarella ghost shapes and pesto Frankenstein faces on a golden focaccia base, perfect for a Halloween pizza party or cozy fall dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup active sourdough starter
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1¼ cups warm water
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1½ teaspoons sea salt
  • 68 mozzarella slices cut into ghost shapes
  • Black olive pieces for eyes and hair
  • Marinara or tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup basil pesto or spinach puree
  • Red bell pepper slivers for mouth details
  • Oregano or basil for garnish

  • Instructions

    1. In a large bowl combine sourdough starter, warm water, and olive oil

    2. Stir in flour and salt until a sticky dough forms

    3. Cover and rest for 2 hours, performing stretch-and-folds every 30 minutes

    4. After first rise, transfer to a well-oiled 9×13-inch pan and press out with oiled fingers, dimpling the surface

    5. Let dough rest covered for 45–60 minutes while preheating oven to 425°F (220°C)

    6. Spread marinara on one half of the dough and arrange ghost-shaped mozzarella pieces, pressing slightly

    7. Add olive eyes and a light sauce outline around ghosts

    8. Spread pesto or spinach puree on the other half of the dough for Frankenstein’s face

    9. Arrange olive strips for hair and bolts, add mozzarella eyes and red pepper sliver mouth

    10. Bake for 20–25 minutes until edges are golden and center is crisp yet soft

    11. Remove from oven, drizzle with olive oil, let rest 5 minutes before slicing

    • Prep Time: 45 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Category: pizza
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: italian

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 slice

    Keywords: ghost bread, frankenstein pizza, halloween focaccia, sourdough pizza, halloween pizza, focaccia art, spooky pizza, halloween flatbread