Pizza Capricciosa

AuthorJulia ForesekCategory, DifficultyBeginner
Yields4 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time35 mins
Dough:
 2 1/4 cups (325g) all-purpose flour or 00 flour
 3/4 cup (180ml) warm water
 1 teaspoon (5g) sugar
 1 teaspoon (5g) salt
 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
 2 teaspoons (7g) active dry yeast
Toppings:
 1 cup (240ml) tomato sauce
 8 ounces (225g) mozzarella cheese, sliced or grated
 4 ounces (115g) cooked ham, sliced or diced
 1/2 cup (120g) artichoke hearts, quartered
 1/2 cup (75g) mushrooms, sliced
 1/4 cup (30g) black olives, pitted and sliced
 Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
 Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1

Prepare the Dough:

Dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water and let it sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.
Mix flour and salt in a large bowl. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil, combining to form a dough.
Knead on a floured surface until smooth, about 10 minutes. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-2 hours, until doubled in size.

2

Preheat the Oven:

Place a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet in the oven. Preheat to 500°F (260°C) for at least 30 minutes.

3

Assemble the Pizza:

Stretch the dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface or parchment paper.
Spread tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a border for the crust. Distribute the mozzarella cheese evenly, then top with ham, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, and olives. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

4

Bake the Pizza:

Transfer the pizza (on parchment if using) to the preheated stone or sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.

5

Serve:

Remove from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve.

Ingredients

Dough:
 2 1/4 cups (325g) all-purpose flour or 00 flour
 3/4 cup (180ml) warm water
 1 teaspoon (5g) sugar
 1 teaspoon (5g) salt
 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
 2 teaspoons (7g) active dry yeast
Toppings:
 1 cup (240ml) tomato sauce
 8 ounces (225g) mozzarella cheese, sliced or grated
 4 ounces (115g) cooked ham, sliced or diced
 1/2 cup (120g) artichoke hearts, quartered
 1/2 cup (75g) mushrooms, sliced
 1/4 cup (30g) black olives, pitted and sliced
 Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
 Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1

Prepare the Dough:

Dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water and let it sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.
Mix flour and salt in a large bowl. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil, combining to form a dough.
Knead on a floured surface until smooth, about 10 minutes. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-2 hours, until doubled in size.

2

Preheat the Oven:

Place a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet in the oven. Preheat to 500°F (260°C) for at least 30 minutes.

3

Assemble the Pizza:

Stretch the dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface or parchment paper.
Spread tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a border for the crust. Distribute the mozzarella cheese evenly, then top with ham, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, and olives. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

4

Bake the Pizza:

Transfer the pizza (on parchment if using) to the preheated stone or sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.

5

Serve:

Remove from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve.

Notes

Pizza Capricciosa
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