Capricciosa Recipe
mozzarella | ham | artichokes | mushrooms | kalamata olives | tomato sauce | oregano
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
For the Dough
Method
Preparing the Dough
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, mix the warm water with the active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the activated yeast mixture and olive oil.
- 3
Knead Dough
Mix the ingredients until a dough forms. Transfer to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Assembling and Baking the Pizza
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
- 6
Prepare Toppings
Slice the mozzarella, ham, artichoke hearts, and mushrooms. Halve the kalamata olives.
- 7
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out into a round shape, about 12 inches in diameter.
- 8
Add Sauce and Toppings
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the base. Layer the mozzarella, ham, artichokes, mushrooms, and kalamata olives on top. Sprinkle with dried oregano.
- 9
Bake Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 10
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute, slice, and serve hot.
