Classic Pizza Capricciosa
Indulge in the classic Italian flavors with this Pizza Capricciosa recipe! It's the perfect dish for any pizza lover looking to recreate an authentic pizzeria experience at home. Gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a slice of Italy wherever you are. Why not make it this weekend and turn your kitchen into an Italian trattoria?
Equipment
- 1 pizza stone optional
- 1 Pizza Cutter
- 1 stand mixer optional
Ingredients
Dough:
- 14 ounces pizza flour (type 00)
- 1/4 ounce fresh yeast or 1/10 ounce (3 g) dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup lukewarm water
Sauce:
- 10.5 ounces tomato passata
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1½ teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- A pinch of salt and pepper
Toppings:
- 12.3 ounces shredded Gouda cheese
- 12.3 ounces cooked ham, shredded
- 12.3 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced
- Oregano to taste
- Olives to taste
Instructions
- Dough: In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Create a well, add crumbled yeast, and pour in warm water. Mix and knead until smooth (about 10-15 minutes). Oil the dough and bowl, cover with plastic wrap touching the dough, and let rise for at least 1 hour.
- Sauce: Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Assembly: Divide the dough into three parts, shape each, and let rest. Roll out on a floured surface, apply sauce, then layer with ham, cheese, and mushrooms.
- Baking: Bake at 435°F (225°C) for about 12 minutes.