Mortadella Suprema Recipe
White pizza, mortadella with pistachio, mozzarella, stracciatella cheese.
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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 active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the frothy yeast mixture and olive oil.
- 3
Knead Dough
Mix the ingredients until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.
- 6
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll or stretch it out into a 12-inch round pizza base.
- 7
Add Cheese
Transfer the dough onto a piece of parchment paper. Spread the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the pizza base.
- 8
Layer Mortadella
Arrange the slices of mortadella evenly over the mozzarella layer.
- 9
Add Stracciatella
Spoon dollops of stracciatella cheese over the top of the mortadella.
- 10
Sprinkle Pistachios
Sprinkle the chopped pistachios evenly over the pizza.
- 11
Drizzle Olive Oil
Drizzle olive oil over the entire pizza for added flavor.
- 12
Bake Pizza
Carefully transfer the pizza (with the parchment paper) onto the hot pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
Finishing Touches
- 13
Garnish
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a minute. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- 14
Slice and Serve
Slice the pizza into wedges and serve hot. Enjoy your Mortadella Suprema!
