Pizza 'nduja Recipe
San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte cheese, spicy 'nduja sausage, fried eggplant, fresh basil
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Ingredients
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Pizza Dough
Toppings
Method
Pizza Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Create a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil.
- 3
Knead Dough
Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Prepare Toppings
- 5
- 6
Prepare Pizza
Preheat your oven to the highest setting (around 475°F or 245°C). Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 7
Assemble Pizza
Spread a layer of San Marzano tomato sauce on the rolled-out dough. Tear the fior di latte cheese into pieces and distribute evenly over the sauce. Add dollops of spicy 'nduja sausage and the fried eggplant slices.
- 8
Bake Pizza
Transfer the assembled pizza to a preheated pizza stone or baking tray. Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crispy.
- 9
Garnish
Remove the pizza from the oven, and immediately top with fresh basil leaves. Let it cool for a couple of minutes before slicing.
