Pizza "Four Seasons" with Mussels and Anchovies
4 servings
50 minutes
The 'Four Seasons' pizza with mussels and anchovies is a gastronomic journey through the seasons embodied in one dish. This classic Italian recipe is based on the idea of dividing the pizza into four sectors, each representing different flavor seasons. The hand-made tender dough serves as a base for an exquisite combination of toppings: anchovies with olives, mussels, ham with mozzarella, and artichokes with olives. The taste of this pizza is unique—the sea freshness of mussels and anchovies harmonizes with the creamy tenderness of cheese and the rich saltiness of olives. The browned crust soaked in olive oil adds a special aroma. This dish is perfect for those who appreciate a variety of flavors and wish to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine at its best.
1
Mix the flour with 3/4 teaspoon of salt and pour it onto the table, leaving a well in the center. Combine the yeast with 120 ml of warm water, mix well, and pour it into the well. Gradually knead the dough until it becomes soft and elastic. Form a ball, make a cross cut on top, place it in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise for 3 hours until it doubles in size.
- Pizza flour: 250 g
- Fresh yeast: 15 g
- Salt: to taste
2
Prepare the anchovies by soaking them in cold water for 10 minutes. Then dry and cut the fillet in half lengthwise. Place the mussels in a pan without oil and fry on high heat for 5 minutes until the shells open. Discard any mussels that remain closed.
- Salted anchovies in oil: 4 pieces
- Mussels: 100 g
3
Preheat the oven to 220 degrees. Blanch the tomatoes in boiling water, peel them, and chop finely. Roll out the dough into a circle 5 mm thick, with the edges thicker than the center. Place the tomatoes and make a cross-cut with a knife, dividing the pizza into 4 parts.
- Tomatoes: 4 pieces
4
On one part, place anchovies and olives, on another - mussels, on the third - mozzarella and ham, and on the last - artichokes and olives. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and put in the oven for 15-20 minutes.
- Salted anchovies in oil: 4 pieces
- Olive: 50 g
- Mussels: 100 g
- Ham: 50 g
- Mozzarella cheese: 50 g
- Artichokes: 2 pieces
- Pitted olives: 50 pieces
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste