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Cheese Pizza

17/11/2023

Cheese Pizza is a variant of the classic pizza that highlights the flavor of cheese. If you refer to the Italian version, the base dough is similar to that of traditional pizza; however, a generous amount of various cheeses is added.

Ingredients

  • 500 g of Tipo “00” flour
  • 300 ml of lukewarm water
  • 7 g of fresh brewer’s yeast (or 2.5 g of dry brewer’s yeast)
  • 10 g of salt
  • 30 ml of extra virgin olive oil
  • 300 g of pizza mozzarella, grated or diced
  • 100 g of fontina cheese, sliced or grated
  • 50 g of grated parmesan cheese
  • 100 g of gorgonzola, chopped
  • Tomato sauce as needed
  • Dry oregano as needed (optional)

Preparation

  1. Start by preparing the pizza dough. Dissolve the yeast in lukewarm water.
  2. Mix the flour with salt in a large bowl, then create a well in the middle and add the water with yeast and finally the olive oil.
  3. Knead until you have a smooth and elastic dough. If necessary, add a little flour or water to achieve the desired consistency.
  4. Form a ball with the dough and let it rise in a warm place, covered with a damp cloth, until it doubles in volume (about 1-2 hours).
  5. After rising, roll out the dough on a floured surface to get a disc of the desired diameter, then transfer it onto a lightly greased pizza tray.
  6. Preheat the oven to 250 °C.
  7. Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over the pizza base, leaving a border uncovered.
  8. Evenly distribute the mozzarella and then the other cheeses: fontina, parmesan, and gorgonzola.
  9. If desired, sprinkle a little dry oregano over the cheeses.
  10. Bake the pizza for about 10-15 minutes or until the edges become golden and the cheese melts and starts to brown slightly.
  11. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Curiosity

The choice of cheeses for cheese pizza can vary according to personal tastes and availability. Some variations include the addition of cheeses like stracchino, taleggio, or spicy provolone for an extra touch of flavor. Remember that soft cheeses will melt better, while hard cheeses will provide a pleasant contrast in textures.

Cheese Pizza