Italian pizza with mozzarella cheese
8 servings
120 minutes
Italian pizza with mozzarella cheese is the embodiment of traditional Italian gastronomy that originated in Naples. Its thin, crispy dough made from wheat flour and olive oil becomes airy thanks to yeast. The filling of fresh tomatoes, aromatic basil, and tender mozzarella cheese creates a harmony of flavors complemented by tangy parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil. During baking, the cheese melts to form an appetizing golden crust. This pizza is perfect for a cozy family dinner or friendly gatherings, awakening a love for Italian cuisine.
1
Dissolve yeast in 100 ml of warm water, add 2 tablespoons of flour, and let it rise for 30 minutes.
- Dry yeast: 20 g
- Water: 200 ml
- Wheat flour: 270 g
2
Add 4 tablespoons of oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, pour in the remaining flour, and add 100 ml of warm water.
- Olive oil: 7 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Wheat flour: 270 g
- Water: 200 ml
3
Knead the dough and leave it in a warm place for 1 hour.
4
Make a flatbread from the dough, brush it with oil, arrange sliced tomatoes on top, add sliced mozzarella cheese, season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parmesan, basil, and drizzle with olive oil.
- Olive oil: 7 tablespoons
- Tomatoes: 200 g
- Mozzarella cheese: 200 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 50 g
- Green basil leaves: 50 g
- Olive oil: 7 tablespoons
5
Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees until golden brown — the cheese should melt and become golden.