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Red Pizza

17/11/2023

Red pizza is a variant of traditional pizza, many also call it “tomato pizza” because of its main characteristic: the absence of mozzarella. Here is the recipe for preparing a homemade red pizza.

Ingredients

  • 250g of type 00 flour
  • 150ml of lukewarm water
  • 6g of fresh brewer’s yeast (or 2g of dry brewer’s yeast)
  • 1 teaspoon of sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • Tomato puree as needed
  • 2 cloves of garlic (optional)
  • Dried oregano as needed
  • Salt as needed
  • A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in lukewarm water and let rest for a few minutes until it starts forming bubbles.
  2. Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead until you get a smooth and homogeneous mixture. Work the dough for about 10 minutes, then form a ball.
  3. Place the dough in a floured bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place without drafts for about 2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
  4. Meanwhile, prepare the red sauce. If you wish to add garlic, start by browning the garlic cloves in a pan with a drizzle of olive oil. Then, add the tomato puree, salt, and oregano and cook on a low heat for about 15 minutes. Remove the garlic before using the sauce.
  5. Preheat the oven to 250°C, if you have a baking stone place it inside so that it heats up well.
  6. Stretch the dough to form the base of the pizza, creating a slightly higher edge on the sides.
  7. Spread the red sauce over the dough’s surface.
  8. Bake the pizza on the baking stone or on a lightly floured baking tray for about 10-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the bottom is crispy.
  9. Take the pizza out of the oven, add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and if you like, other aromatic herbs such as fresh basil or rosemary.

Curiosity

Red pizza is very popular in some Italian regions, where it is appreciated for its simplicity and the strong flavor of the tomato which takes center stage. Usually in Italy, it is consumed as “pizza al taglio,” perfect for a quick snack or authentic Italian street food.

Red Pizza