Gorgonzola & Pepperoncini Pizza Recipe
mozzarella, fontina, parmesan, oregano
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- 6
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it onto a floured surface. Roll or stretch the dough into your desired pizza shape.
- 7
Add Cheese
Spread the mozzarella and fontina evenly over the surface of the dough.
- 8
Add Gorgonzola and Parmesan
Sprinkle crumbled gorgonzola cheese and grated parmesan on top of the mozzarella and fontina.
- 9
Add Pepperoncini and Oregano
Scatter the chopped pepperoncini peppers and dried oregano over the cheese.
- 10
Drizzle Olive Oil
Drizzle a bit of olive oil over the toppings for added flavor.
- 11
Bake Pizza
Carefully transfer the pizza onto the hot pizza stone or a baking sheet. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- 12
Slice and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a couple of minutes, slice it into pieces, and serve hot.
