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pizza capricciosa recipe

Classic Pizza Capricciosa

Author: Laura Bais
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?
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Dough Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 37 minutes
Course Finger Food, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 3 pizzas

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
  • 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.
Keyword Capricciosa, Italian pizza