Homemade Queen Pizza
Ingredients
- 500 gWheat flour
- 300 gWater
- 20 gExtra virgin olive oil
- 40 gFresh baker's yeast
- 280 gTomato paste
- 120 gHam
- 320 gButton mushroom
- 2 pcBuffalo milk mozzarella ("di bufala")
- 80 gBlack olive
Method
A supple and golden dough that rolls out smoothly, ready to host a generous topping. The aroma of concentrated tomato sauce mingles with fresh mushrooms and ham, while the melting mozzarella stretches in long strands.
- 1
Dissolve the yeast in warm water with the sugar. Pour the flour into a bowl, form a well, add the salt on the side. Pour the water/yeast mixture and olive oil into the well, knead for 5 minutes until smooth dough forms.
- 2
Cover the bowl with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for an hour.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface. Place it on a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the tomato concentrate, add the ham in pieces, sliced mushrooms, crumbled mozzarella, and olives. Season with salt, pepper, and drizzle with olive oil.
- 4
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, checking regularly until the crust is golden and crispy.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get this dish right?
- For an even crispier crust, let the dough rest in the fridge for 24 hours after kneading.
- Use a pizza stone for even cooking and a well-browned crust.
- Avoid overloading the pizza with toppings to prevent it from becoming soggy.
How long does this dish keep?
Store in the fridge and consume within 2 days. Reheat in the oven to regain crispiness.
