Zucchini Rustic Pizza

Zucchini rustic pizza is a delicious dish that is quite simple to prepare. Here’s how you can do it:

Ingredients

• For the dough:
  • 500 g of flour
  • 250 ml of warm water
  • 25 g of fresh brewer’s yeast
  • 1 teaspoon of sugar
  • 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
  • A pinch of salt
• For the filling:
  • 4 medium zucchini
  • 200 g of sweet provola (or mozzarella)
  • 100 g of diced cooked ham
  • 3 eggs
  • 50 g of grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

1. Start by preparing the dough: dissolve the brewer’s yeast in warm water with the teaspoon of sugar. In a bowl, pour the flour and add the salt, the oil, and the dissolved yeast. Knead until you get a smooth and homogeneous ball. Cover with a cloth and let it rise for about 2 hours.
2. In the meantime, wash and slice the zucchini into thin rounds. If you prefer, you can also lightly grill them to enhance their flavor.
3. In a bowl, beat the eggs and incorporate the grated Parmesan, adding salt and pepper to taste.
4. Add the zucchini, the diced cooked ham, and the cubed provola to the egg mixture. Mix well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
5. Once the dough has doubled in volume, divide it into two parts.
6. Roll out one of the parts with a rolling pin and place it on a lightly greased baking tray, making sure to create a high edge.
7. Pour the filling onto the rolled-out dough and roll out the other part of the dough on top of the filling, sealing the edges well.
8. Prick the surface of the rustic pizza with the tines of a fork to prevent it from puffing up too much during cooking.
9. Bake at 180 °C for about 30 minutes, or until the surface is golden brown and crispy.
10. Allow to cool before serving.

Curiosity

Rustic pizza, known in some Italian regions as “savory pie,” is a very versatile dish that can be prepared with numerous types of fillings based on vegetables, cheeses, and cold cuts. Traditionally, it is served as an appetizer or a main dish during holidays or on special occasions such as picnics and buffets. In Italy, it is common to prepare versions of this dish during the Easter holidays.

Enjoy your meal!