Prosciutto & Arugula Pizza Recipe
Prosciutto, Imported Mozzarella, Arugula & Parmigiano Romano & Asiago
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Allow it to sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center, and add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Mix the ingredients together until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 5
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- 6
Roll Out the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it out into a 12-inch round circle.
- 7
Add Cheese
Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a pizza peel or baking sheet. Spread the imported mozzarella cheese evenly over the surface of the dough.
- 8
Bake the Pizza
Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 9
Add Toppings
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven. Layer the prosciutto slices over the cheese, followed by the fresh arugula. Sprinkle the Parmigiano-Reggiano and Asiago cheeses on top.
- 10
Drizzle and Season
Drizzle olive oil over the top and season with black pepper to taste.
- 11
Slice and Serve
Slice the pizza into wedges and serve immediately while hot.