Quattro Formaggie Pizza Recipe
Imported Mozzarella, Fontina, Provolone & Parmigiano
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water (3 ml) and sugar (1 tsp). Sprinkle the active dry yeast (1 tsp) over the top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour (2 cups) and salt (1 tsp) together until combined.
- 3
Combine and Knead
Add the yeast mixture and olive oil (2 tbs) to the flour mixture. Stir until a dough starts to form, then knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
Assembling the Pizza
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
- 6
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness (about 10-12 inches in diameter).
- 7
Add Cheese Toppings
Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a pizza peel or a baking sheet. Evenly distribute the mozzarella (1 cup), fontina (1 cup), and provolone (1 cup) cheeses over the surface. Sprinkle the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (0.5 cup) on top.
- 8
Drizzle and Season
Drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil over the cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and add fresh basil leaves as desired.
- 9
Bake the Pizza
Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven (or onto the pizza stone). Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- 10
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes before slicing. Serve hot and enjoy!