Pizza with Nectarine and Fresh Basil

4 servings

60 minutes

Pizza with nectarine and fresh basil is an amazing combination of traditional Italian flavors with hints of freshness and light sweetness. This dish is inspired by the Mediterranean summer season when fruits and herbs fill the air with aromas. The nectarine adds juicy sweetness that harmonizes with the creamy notes of ricotta and mozzarella, while the savory parmesan adds depth to the flavor. Fresh basil completes the composition with spicy accents. This pizza not only delights the palate but also perfectly suits a light summer dinner or an exquisite treat for guests. It is served warm, with a light balsamic touch that highlights the richness of the ingredients. This dish is a true gastronomic celebration that combines sweet, salty, crispy, and tender in one perfect bite.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 594
• Proteins: 15.2g
• Fats: 7g
• Carbohydrates: 119.2g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 4 glass
• Salt: pinch
• Water: 1.7 glass
• Sugar: 2 tsp
• Dry yeast: 2 tsp
• Olive oil: 2 tsp
• Ricotta cheese: to taste
• Mozzarella cheese: to taste
• Parmesan cheese: to taste
• Basil: 0.3 bunch
• Balsamic vinegar: 2 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Mix flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Separately mix water, sugar, and yeast and let it sit for a few minutes until small bubbles form. Add olive oil and mix. Start mixing the flour at low speed, gradually adding the oil-water mixture to the bowl. Knead until the dough is firm and homogeneous.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 4 glasss
   • Salt:  pinch
   • Water: 1.7 glass
   • Sugar: 2 teaspoons
   • Dry yeast: 2 teaspoons
   • Olive oil: 2 teaspoons

2. Divide the dough into four balls. Grease the balls with olive oil and place them on parchment paper. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for about 2 hours.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 2 teaspoons

3. Dust the board and rolling pin with flour. Roll out the dough. The outer part of the flatbread should be slightly thicker than the center.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 4 glasss

4. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Line a sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil. Spread the dough on the parchment paper or grease the pan. Brush the dough with a small amount of olive oil and rub it over the surface to coat evenly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 2 teaspoons

5. Place mozzarella and ricotta on the dough. Then add a layer of thinly sliced nectarines, followed by parmesan cheese. Put it in the oven and bake for about 10 minutes until the crust is slightly brown and the cheese starts to melt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mozzarella cheese:  to taste
   • Ricotta cheese:  to taste
   • Parmesan cheese:  to taste

6. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh basil or arugula, drizzle with balsamic.

   Required ingredients:

   • Basil: 0.3 bunch
   • Balsamic vinegar: 2 tablespoons