Italian Recipe Guide: Pizza Enza

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Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Equipment

• Equipment Needed
• Large mixing bowl
• Rolling Pin
• Baking sheet or pizza stone
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Small saucepan (for sauce, if homemade)
• Oven

Ingredients

  

• Ingredients
• For the Dough:
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 packet 7g active dry yeast
• ¾ cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• For the Toppings:
• 1 cup pomodoro sauce or any quality tomato sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup crumbled formaggio francese e.g., Brie or Camembert
• 8-10 small cooked shrimp gamberetti, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup fresh rucola arugula
• ¼ cup shaved grana Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil for drizzling

Instructions

 

• Step-by-Step Instructions
• Prepare the Dough
• In a small bowl, mix warm water and sugar, then sprinkle the yeast on top. Let it sit for 5-7 minutes until foamy.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until the dough forms.
• Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
• Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 30-40 minutes, or until it doubles in size.
• Prepare the Sauce and Toppings
• If making pomodoro sauce from scratch, simmer fresh tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and herbs in a saucepan for 15 minutes. Blend and cool before using.
• Prepare shrimp by ensuring they are cooked, peeled, and deveined.
• Shape the Pizza Base
• Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
• Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a thin, round base about 10 inches in diameter.
• Assemble the Pizza
• Place the rolled-out dough on a baking sheet or preheated pizza stone.
• Spread a thin layer of pomodoro sauce on each base.
• Evenly distribute mozzarella, formaggio francese, and gamberetti on top.
• Bake the Pizza
• Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
• Add Fresh Toppings
• Remove the pizzas from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes.
• Garnish each pizza with fresh rucola and shaved grana. Drizzle olive oil on top for added flavor.
• Serve and Enjoy
• Slice and serve your freshly made Pizza Enza warm with a side of your favorite Italian beverage.
• Tips and Variations
• Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free flour and adjust the water ratio as per the package instructions.
• Cheese Variations: Substitute formaggio francese with goat cheese for a tangy twist.
• Vegetarian Option: Omit shrimp and add roasted vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers.
• Extra Crispy Crust: Brush the edges of the dough with olive oil for a golden, crispy finish.

Keyword Pizza, Pizza Enza, Pizza Italiana

From my own personal experience, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as crafting your own Italian-style pizza with unique toppings that add a delightful twist to the classic recipe. Let me show you how I make this flavorful Pizza Enza, a harmonious blend of fresh ingredients like pomodoro (tomatoes), mozzarella, French cheese, shrimp (gamberetti), arugula (rucola), and shaved Parmesan (grana). This recipe combines simplicity with elegance, perfect for impressing friends and family or simply treating yourself to an authentic homemade pizza experience.

Recipe Overview

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
• Time to Stand: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Ease of Cooking: Beginner-friendly
• Servings: 4 individual pizzas
• Calories: ~350 per serving
• Cost of Ingredients: Moderate
• Cuisine: Italian
• Course: Main Course

Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 packet (7g) active dry yeast
• ¾ cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Toppings:

• 1 cup pomodoro sauce (or any quality tomato sauce)
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup crumbled formaggio francese (e.g., Brie or Camembert)
• 8-10 small cooked shrimp (gamberetti), peeled and deveined
• 1 cup fresh rucola (arugula)
• ¼ cup shaved grana (Parmesan cheese)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil for drizzling
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Equipment Needed

• Large mixing bowl
• Rolling pin
• Baking sheet or pizza stone
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Small saucepan (for sauce, if homemade)
• Oven
• > Go here to buy the must-have equipment and ingredients for creating a Savory  #Pizza Enza now.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough

1. In a small bowl, mix warm water and sugar, then sprinkle the yeast on top. Let it sit for 5-7 minutes until foamy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until the dough forms.
3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 30-40 minutes, or until it doubles in size.

2. Prepare the Sauce and Toppings

• If making pomodoro sauce from scratch, simmer fresh tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and herbs in a saucepan for 15 minutes. Blend and cool before using.
• Prepare shrimp by ensuring they are cooked, peeled, and deveined.

3. Shape the Pizza Base

1. Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
2. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a thin, round base about 10 inches in diameter.

4. Assemble the Pizza

1. Place the rolled-out dough on a baking sheet or preheated pizza stone.
2. Spread a thin layer of pomodoro sauce on each base.
3. Evenly distribute mozzarella, formaggio francese, and gamberetti on top.

5. Bake the Pizza

• Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.

6. Add Fresh Toppings

1. Remove the pizzas from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes.
2. Garnish each pizza with fresh rucola and shaved grana. Drizzle olive oil on top for added flavor.

7. Serve and Enjoy

• Slice and serve your freshly made Pizza Enza warm with a side of your favorite Italian beverage.

Tips and Variations

1. Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free flour and adjust the water ratio as per the package instructions.
2. Cheese Variations: Substitute formaggio francese with goat cheese for a tangy twist.
3. Vegetarian Option: Omit shrimp and add roasted vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers.
4. Extra Crispy Crust: Brush the edges of the dough with olive oil for a golden, crispy finish.

• > Go here to buy the must-have equipment and ingredients for creating a Savory  #Pizza Enza now.

Nutritional Information Per Serving

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 20g
• Carbohydrates: 38g
• Fat: 12g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sodium: 620mg

Notes on What to Expect

From my own personal experience, this pizza boasts a perfect balance of creamy cheeses, savory shrimp, and fresh arugula. The thin crust remains light and crispy, while the toppings add layers of flavor. It’s the ideal choice for pizza night with a gourmet flair.

Closing 

I hope this guide has made creating Pizza Enza seem a little less daunting. Have you tried it before? 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 thoughts. 😊