Pizza with tomatoes and goat cheese
10 servings
80 minutes
Pizza with tomatoes and goat cheese is a harmony of Mediterranean flavors, combining the tenderness of the dough, the rich acidity of tomatoes, and the creamy softness of goat cheese. This recipe has roots in Italian culinary traditions where fresh and natural ingredients always take center stage. The lightness of the crispy base, generously seasoned with aromatic garlic, pepper, and olive oil, makes each dish irresistible. The pizza is adorned with fresh basil leaves and parmesan, adding notes of noble flavor. It is perfect for a cozy family dinner or friendly gatherings. It can be served as a main dish or as an elegant appetizer paired with a glass of light white wine.
1
Yeast dough: thoroughly mix flour with yeast in a bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and mix with a mixer (using the dough hook attachment) for a while on low speed, then on high speed for about 5 minutes until a smooth, homogeneous dough forms. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until noticeably increased. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat the oven (top/bottom heat - about 200 degrees; air temperature - about 180 degrees).
- Wheat flour: 300 g
- Dry yeast Dr.Oetker: to taste
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 1 tablespoon
- Olive oil: 5 tablespoon
- Water: 175 ml
2
Filling: wash the tomatoes and slice them into thin rounds. Cut the young goat cheese into about 20 rounds. Peel the garlic and finely chop it. Place the dough on a lightly floured work surface. Divide the dough into 10 equal parts, roll into balls, and shape them into tongues about 5x12 cm with oiled hands. Arrange the tongues on a baking sheet. Fan out the tomato slices on top, and place 2 cheese rounds on each tongue, leaving the edges free. Season with salt, garlic, pepper, add a little olive oil, and bake for about 20 minutes.
- Cherry tomatoes: 350 g
- Goat cheese: 150 g
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Salt: 1 tablespoon
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Olive oil: 5 tablespoon
3
Wash the basil, dry it, separate the leaves from the stem, and cut them into strips. Before serving, sprinkle the pizza with the sliced basil, parmesan, and pepper.
- Basil leaves: to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 125 g
- Ground black pepper: to taste