Pizza con Porcini Recipe

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Pizza con Porcini

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Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Equipment

• Equipment Needed: Mixing bowl, rolling pin, pizza stone or baking sheet, oven, spatula, knife

Ingredients

  

• Ingredients
• For the Dough
• 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour for a GF option
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 packet 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• For the Topping
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce preferably Italian-style
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese substitute with vegan cheese if dairy-free
• 1/2 cup fresh porcini mushrooms thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic minced
• Fresh thyme or rosemary for garnish optional
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Step-by-Step Instructions
• Step 1: Prepare the Dough
• In a small bowl, mix the warm water with sugar and add the yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy (this shows the yeast is active).
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
• Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the flour, mixing until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic.
• Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
• Step 2: Preheat the Oven
• Preheat your oven to 475°F (250°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat as well; otherwise, a baking sheet works fine.
• Step 3: Prepare the Toppings
• In a small pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat.
• Add minced garlic and sliced porcini mushrooms. Sauté until the mushrooms soften, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Step 4: Shape the Pizza Dough
• Once the dough has risen, punch it down to remove air bubbles, and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness (I recommend about 1/4 inch for a thin crust).
• Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza peel or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Step 5: Assemble the Pizza
• Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce evenly over the dough.
• Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top, followed by the sautéed porcini mushrooms.
• Add a touch more salt and pepper, and garnish with fresh thyme or rosemary if desired.
• Step 6: Bake the Pizza
• Carefully transfer the pizza to your preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
• Step 7: Let the Pizza Rest and Serve
• Allow the pizza to cool for 5 minutes before slicing. This helps the cheese set a bit, making it easier to cut and serve.
• Variations and Substitutions
• Gluten-Free Option: Substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free pizza flour blend.
• Vegan/Dairy-Free: Use plant-based mozzarella or a cheese substitute that melts well.
• Different Mushrooms: If porcini mushrooms are unavailable, try cremini or shiitake mushrooms for a similar earthy flavor.
  

Keyword Pizza, Pizza con Porcini, Pizza Italiana

Who doesn’t love the aroma of freshly baked pizza with earthy porcini mushrooms? From my own personal experience, this Pizza con Porcini brings a little taste of Italy to your kitchen. Let me show you how I make this comforting and satisfying dish that combines a classic pizza base with the rich, woodsy flavor of porcini mushrooms. I’ll walk you through each step, and if you’re new to homemade pizza, no worries, this guide will make it straightforward and enjoyable.

What to Expect

This Pizza con Porcini is packed with flavor: the earthy, slightly nutty mushrooms complement the gooey cheese and tangy tomato sauce perfectly. The crust should be lightly crisp on the outside with a tender, chewy interior. The garlic-sautéed mushrooms give each bite an extra layer of savory goodness.

Recipe Overview

• Prep Time: 20 minutes (+ 1 hour for dough rising)
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Time to Stand: 10 minutes (optional for dough to rest)
• Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
• Ease of Cooking: Beginner-friendly
• Servings: 4 slices
• Calories: ~250 kcal per slice
• Cost of Ingredients: Moderate
• Cuisine: Italian
• Course: Main
• Equipment Needed: Mixing bowl, rolling pin, pizza stone or baking sheet, oven, spatula, knife
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Ingredients

For the Dough

• 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour for a GF option)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Topping

• 1/2 cup tomato sauce (preferably Italian-style)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (substitute with vegan cheese if dairy-free)
• 1/2 cup fresh porcini mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Fresh thyme or rosemary for garnish (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
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Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

1. In a small bowl, mix the warm water with sugar and add the yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy (this shows the yeast is active).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
3. Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the flour, mixing until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Step 2: Preheat the Oven

• Preheat your oven to 475°F (250°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat as well; otherwise, a baking sheet works fine.

Step 3: Prepare the Toppings

1. In a small pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add minced garlic and sliced porcini mushrooms. Sauté until the mushrooms soften, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

Step 4: Shape the Pizza Dough

1. Once the dough has risen, punch it down to remove air bubbles, and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness (I recommend about 1/4 inch for a thin crust).
2. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza peel or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 5: Assemble the Pizza

1. Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce evenly over the dough.
2. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top, followed by the sautéed porcini mushrooms.
3. Add a touch more salt and pepper, and garnish with fresh thyme or rosemary if desired.

Step 6: Bake the Pizza

• Carefully transfer the pizza to your preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

Step 7: Let the Pizza Rest and Serve

• Allow the pizza to cool for 5 minutes before slicing. This helps the cheese set a bit, making it easier to cut and serve.

Variations and Substitutions

• Gluten-Free Option: Substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free pizza flour blend.
• Vegan/Dairy-Free: Use plant-based mozzarella or a cheese substitute that melts well.
• Different Mushrooms: If porcini mushrooms are unavailable, try cremini or shiitake mushrooms for a similar earthy flavor.

Tips for Success

• Dough Consistency: If the dough feels too sticky, add a bit more flour as you knead. If it’s too dry, add a splash of water.
• Baking Stone: Using a pizza stone creates a crispier crust, but a baking sheet will work fine if you don’t have one.
• Fresh Herbs: Fresh thyme or rosemary enhances the flavor of porcini mushrooms beautifully. Add these after baking for an aromatic touch.

Nutritional Information Per Serving

(Approximate, per slice)

• Calories: 250 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Protein: 10g
• Fat: 9g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sodium: 500mg

I hope this guide has made making Pizza con Porcini feel a little less daunting! Have you tried making pizza at home before, or is this your first time? Please, be honest, and let me know in the comments below, I love hearing feedback from real people like you, so please, leave your honest comment.