Wild Thing Pizza Recipe
Roasted mushrooms, kale, truffle-ricotta cream, and Grana Padano.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Dough
Toppings
Method
Pizza Dough Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit until frothy (about 5 minutes). In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 2
Knead and Rise
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Topping Preparation
- 3
Roast the Mushrooms
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sliced mushrooms with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- 4
Prepare the Truffle-Ricotta Cream
In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with truffle oil, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- 5
Assemble and Bake
- 6
Assemble the Pizza
Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the truffle-ricotta cream over the dough, layer with roasted mushrooms, sautéed kale, and sprinkle grated Grana Padano on top.
- 7
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing.
