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Pizza con Gorgonzola e Pere Pizza con Gorgonzola e Pere: A Step-by-Step Guide DALL·E 2024-11-17 15.54.33 - A visually appealing Italian pizza on a white plate, placed on a white table. The pizza is topped with crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, thinly sliced pears.webp

Pizza con Gorgonzola e Pere

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Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian

Equipment

  • Equipment Needed
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking sheet or pizza stone
  • Parchment paper
  • Oven
  • Knife and cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients
  • For the Pizza Dough:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3/4 cup warm water about 110°F or 43°C
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • For the Topping:
  • 1 cup Gorgonzola cheese crumbled
  • 2 ripe pears thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons honey optional
  • Fresh arugula for garnish
  • Cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Method
  • Step 1: Prepare the Dough
  • Activate the Yeast: In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  • Mix the Ingredients: Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until a dough forms.
  • Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Let it Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes or until it doubles in size.
  • Step 2: Preheat the Oven
  • Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
  • Step 3: Prepare the Toppings
  • Slice the Pears: While the dough is rising, thinly slice the pears using a sharp knife.
  • Prepare Cheese: Crumble the Gorgonzola and shred the mozzarella cheese if using.
  • Step 4: Assemble the Pizza
  • Roll Out the Dough: Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out into a 12-inch circle or your desired thickness.
  • Transfer to Baking Sheet: Carefully place the rolled dough on a piece of parchment paper. This will make transferring the pizza to the oven easier.
  • Add Toppings: Spread a layer of Gorgonzola cheese over the dough, then arrange the sliced pears on top. If using mozzarella, sprinkle it over the pears.
  • Step 5: Bake the Pizza
  • Transfer to Oven: Carefully slide the pizza (with parchment paper) onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
  • Step 6: Finishing Touches
  • Drizzle Honey (Optional): Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and drizzle with honey if desired.
  • Garnish: Top with fresh arugula and cracked black pepper for added flavor.
  • Slice and Serve: Let the pizza cool for a couple of minutes before slicing and serving.
  • Variations
  • Vegan Version: Substitute Gorgonzola with a plant-based cheese and use a vegan dough recipe.
  • Gluten-Free: Use a gluten-free pizza dough mix to cater to gluten-sensitive diets.
  • Add Nuts: Add walnuts or pecans for an extra crunch.
Keyword Pizza, Pizza Italiana