Una Dolce Vita Recipe

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@unadolcevita

Dec 14 2025

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2h

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Serves 4

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Recipe information

Make Una Dolce Vita in just 2h . Brick Oven Pizza & Gelato

Pizza Dough Preparation

1. Activate Yeast

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

2. Mix Dough

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Make a well in the center, and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until the dough begins to come together.

3. Knead Dough

Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

4. Let Dough Rise

Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.

Pizza Assembly

5. Preheat Oven

Preheat your brick oven to about 475°F (245°C) for at least 30 minutes.

6. Shape Dough

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into two equal portions. Roll each portion out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.

7. Add Toppings

Spread tomato sauce evenly over the base of each pizza. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and add fresh basil leaves on top. Drizzle with olive oil.

8. Bake Pizza

Transfer the pizza onto a pizza stone or baking sheet and bake in the preheated brick oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.

Gelato Preparation

9. Heat Milk and Cream

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine milk and heavy cream. Heat until just below boiling, then remove from heat.

10. Whisk Egg Yolks and Sugar

In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and creamy.

11. Temper Egg Yolks

Slowly pour a bit of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly to temper them. Gradually whisk in the rest of the milk mixture.

12. Cook Custard

Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 5-7 minutes).

13. Chill and Freeze

Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and let it cool. Once cooled, transfer to an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until creamy. Freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.