Name: Pacino's Italian Restaurants Al Fresco Pizza Recipe
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cups All-purpose flour; 1 tsp Active dry yeast; 3 ml Warm water; 2 tbs Olive oil; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Sugar; 1 cup Mascarpone cheese; 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1 medium Onion, thinly sliced; 1 cup Mushrooms, sliced; 2 cups Fresh arugula; 3 tbs Fig glaze; 2 tbs Olive oil (for sautéing)

A refined and flavorful pizza featuring creamy mascarpone cheese and melted mozzarella, topped with sweet caramelized onions, earthy roasted mushrooms, and a handful of fresh arugula. Drizzled with a luscious fig glaze for a touch of sweetness, this pizza offers a perfect balance of savory, creamy, and slightly tangy flavors.

In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Activate Yeast

In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Mix well.

Mix Dry Ingredients

Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until combined, then knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.

Combine and Knead Dough

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Let Dough Rise

In a skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the thinly sliced onion. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 15-20 minutes or until onions are golden brown and caramelized.

Caramelize Onions

In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for about 5-7 minutes or until they are tender and browned. Set aside.

Sauté Mushrooms

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.

Preheat Oven

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness (about 12 inches in diameter).

Roll Out Dough

Transfer the rolled-out dough to a parchment-lined pizza peel or baking sheet. Spread the mascarpone cheese evenly over the surface, followed by the sautéed mushrooms and caramelized onions. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.

Add Toppings

Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

Bake Pizza

Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and top with fresh arugula. Drizzle with fig glaze before slicing and serving.

Finish with Arugula and Fig Glaze

All-purpose flour

Active dry yeast

Warm water

Olive oil

Salt

Sugar

Mascarpone cheese

Mozzarella cheese, shredded

Onion, thinly sliced

Mushrooms, sliced

Fresh arugula

Fig glaze

Olive oil (for sautéing)

Al Fresco Pizza

Make Al Fresco Pizza Recipe in just 1h 30m. A refined and flavorful pizza featuring creamy mascarpone cheese and melted mozzarella, topped with sweet caramelized onions, earthy roasted mushrooms, and a handful of fresh arugula. Drizzled with a luscious fig glaze for a touch of sweetness, this pizza offers a perfect balance of savory, creamy, and slightly tangy flavors.

Al Fresco Pizza Recipe

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