Jamón Y Hongo / Ham & Mushroom Pizza Recipe

Preheat and prepare dough

Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating. Lightly dust a pizza peel or work surface with the all-purpose flour. Stretch or roll the 1 lb pizza dough into a 12-inch round (or rectangle if preferred), leaving a slightly thicker rim for the crust. Brush the dough rim lightly with 1 tbs olive oil to help browning.

Make the quick pomodoro sauce: heat 1 tsp olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook 30–45 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Add 1 cup crushed tomatoes, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper and 1 tsp sugar (optional). Simmer gently 8–10 minutes to blend flavors and slightly reduce. Taste and adjust seasoning. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before spreading on the dough.

Prepare mushrooms: heat 1 tsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced mushrooms and 0.25 cup thinly sliced onion (if using). Sauté 3–4 minutes until mushrooms release moisture and begin to brown. Season with 0.25 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Remove from heat and drain any excess liquid on a paper towel so toppings won’t make the crust soggy.

Assemble the pizza: Spread a thin, even layer of the pomodoro sauce over the prepared dough, leaving the outer 3/4-inch rim bare. Distribute the shredded or sliced fresh mozzarella evenly over the sauce. Scatter the sautéed mushrooms and onions across the cheese. Tear or arrange the 4 oz jamón into bite-sized pieces and place on top of the mushrooms. Sprinkle 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes if using.

Bake: Slide the assembled pizza onto the preheated stone or a baking sheet and bake at 500°F (260°C) for 8–12 minutes, rotating once midway, until the crust is golden and blistered and the cheese is bubbling and lightly browned.

Finish and serve: Remove pizza from oven. Immediately scatter fresh basil leaves over the hot pizza. Let rest 2 minutes, then cut into 6 slices. Serve hot.