Italian pizza with cherry tomatoes and two types of cheese
4 servings
100 minutes
Italian pizza with cherry tomatoes and two types of cheese is a true gastronomic symphony that embodies the traditions of Italian cuisine. Its history traces back to sunny Italy, where the combination of simple and fresh ingredients creates a magical taste. The delicate yeast dough infused with the aroma of olive oil serves as the perfect canvas for juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet peppers, and two types of cheese – creamy mozzarella and tangy grated cheese. Each slice of this pizza delights with a harmony of textures – airy dough, stretchy cheese, and refreshing basil flavor. This pizza is perfect for family dinners or friendly gatherings, fully revealing the taste of each ingredient. Enjoy your meal!
1
Dissolve the yeast in 3 tablespoons of warm water. Sift the flour into a mound. Make a well in the center, add sugar and salt, then add the yeast and mix. Let it rise for 15 minutes. Add 100 ml of warm water and 2 tablespoons of olive oil, knead the dough. Cover with a towel and place in a warm spot to rise for 1 hour.
- Fresh yeast: 15 g
- Wheat flour: 300 g
- Sugar: pinch
- Salt: pinch
- Olive oil: 5 tablespoon
2
Wash the cherry tomatoes, dry them, and cut each in half. Wash the sweet pepper pods, cut them in half, remove the seeds, and slice the flesh into thin strips. Slice the mozzarella.
- Cherry tomatoes: 300 g
- Sweet pepper: 2 pieces
- Mozzarella Cheese for Pizza: 350 g
3
Preheat the oven to 220 degrees. Make 4 round dough bases and place them on a greased baking sheet. Brush each base with olive oil. Top with halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, sweet pepper, sprinkle with grated cheese, salt and pepper. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Sprinkle the finished pizza with basil.
- Olive oil: 5 tablespoon
- Cherry tomatoes: 300 g
- Mozzarella Cheese for Pizza: 350 g
- Sweet pepper: 2 pieces
- Grated cheese: 100 g
- Salt: pinch
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Crushed basil leaves: 2 tablespoons