Description
A delightful pizza combining earthy flavors of wild mushrooms with a crispy crust, perfect for mushroom lovers.
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- ¾ cup Warm Water
- 1 packet Active Dry Yeast
- 2 cups Assorted Wild Mushrooms (shiitake, oyster, cremini)
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3-4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Leaves
- 1.5 cups Shredded Mozzarella and Fontina Cheese
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- Freshly Cracked Black Pepper (to taste)
- 1 handful Fresh Arugula (for serving)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Dissolve sugar in warm water and add yeast. Let sit until frothy.
- Mix yeast mixture with flour until a dough forms. Knead for 8-10 minutes.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for at least 1 hour.
- Clean and slice the mushrooms.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté mushrooms with a pinch of salt for about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and thyme, cook for 2-3 more minutes until tender.
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) and heat a pizza stone.
- Punch down the dough, roll out to 12 inches, and transfer to parchment paper.
- Distribute sautéed mushrooms, then sprinkle cheese over the top.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- Let cool, toss arugula with olive oil and salt, and top pizza before serving.
Notes
Use a mix of wild mushrooms for varied flavor. Don’t rush the dough rising process for better texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian