Jul 14 2026
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Four Cheese Pizza Recipe

Inspired by Ruffino's On The River
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Parmesan, fontina, provolone, mozzarella & tomato sauce

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Ingredients

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Dough

Sauce

Cheese Toppings

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Yeast and Water

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

  2. 2

    Make the Dough

    In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Create a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead the Dough

    Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  4. 4

    Let the Dough Rise

    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Sauce Preparation

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a saucepan over medium heat, combine tomato sauce, minced garlic, dried oregano, and salt. Stir well.

  2. 6

    Simmer Sauce

    Let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.

Assembling the Pizza

  1. 7

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).

  2. 8

    Roll Out Dough

    Once the dough has risen, punch it down and place it on a floured surface. Roll it out to your desired thickness and shape.

  3. 9

    Add Sauce

    Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread an even layer of tomato sauce over the surface.

  4. 10

    Add Cheese

    Sprinkle the grated Parmesan, shredded Fontina, Provolone, and Mozzarella cheeses evenly over the sauce.

  5. 11

    Bake the Pizza

    Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.

Serving

  1. 12

    Cool and Slice

    Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Slice into wedges and enjoy!

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