Truffled Mushroom Pizza Recipe
olive oil, fontina, mozzarella, parmesan, thyme
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast in warm water and add sugar. 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 add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil.
- 3
Knead Dough
Mix until a dough forms, then turn it out onto a floured surface. Knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Rise the Dough
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Topping Preparation
- 5
Assembling and Baking
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
- 7
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it out into your desired pizza shape, about 12 inches in diameter.
- 8
Add Toppings
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a parchment-lined pizza peel or baking sheet. Layer with sautéed mushrooms, then sprinkle fontina, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese evenly over the top. Finish with fresh thyme.
- 9
Bake Pizza
Slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 10
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.
