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Artisan Mushroom Pizza

Experience Italian flavors at home! The addition of mushrooms transforms your favorite pizza into a mouthwatering favorite.
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tagAlt.Mushroom Pizza

Few dishes capture the spirit of Italy like freshly baked pizza, and with this recipe, you can bring that authentic pizzeria experience right into your own kitchen.

Making your own mushroom pizza at home is not only rewarding but also a fantastic way to explore the world of Italian flavors. The combination of a crispy, golden crust and the earthy aroma of mushrooms creates a masterpiece that delights the senses year-round.

This classic Italian specialty is beloved around the world. Want to expand your pizza repertoire? Browse our extensive collection of pizza recipes to find the one that inspires you most and elevate your pizza-making skills!

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Ingredients

for 4 servings

Fresh Pizza dough ingredients

  • All-purpose flour 200 grams
  • Salt 2 grams
  • Water 120 grams
  • Instant yeast 3 grams

Cooked Tomato Sauce for Pizza Ingredients

  • Canned tomato 1 kg
  • Garlic Cloves 1
  • Basil (Leaves) as needed
  • Salt as needed
  • Extra-virgin olive oil cup

Mushroom Pizza Ingredients

  • Porcini mushrooms 200 grams

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Preparation

for 4 servings

Step

1

Of 3

Crafting the Perfect Pizza Dough

Begin your pizza journey by creating an authentic base. Our easy-to-follow instructions for traditional homemade pizza dough can be found HERE. Using high-quality ingredients like Italian 00 flour and allowing the dough to rise properly helps achieve that irresistibly chewy texture and crisp crust reminiscent of classic Neapolitan pizza. For extra flavor, a touch of olive oil and a longer fermentation time are recommended.

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Of 3

Making a Flavorful Tomato Sauce

While some traditional mushroom pizzas skip the sauce, we love the contrast a vibrant tomato layer brings. Follow our step-by-step guide for a classic Italian pizza sauce HERE. Use ripe San Marzano tomatoes for their sweet, rich taste, and enhance your sauce with a pinch of oregano and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil for an unmistakable Mediterranean flavor.

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Of 3

Preparing Mushrooms and Assembling Your Pizza

Gently brush your fresh mushrooms clean, ensuring all soil is removed. Avoid rinsing them under water, as mushrooms absorb moisture quickly, which can affect their texture when baked. Slice them thinly to ensure even cooking and maximum flavor.

Once your base is prepared and your sauce is spread, artfully arrange the mushrooms over the pizza. Bake in a pre-heated, high-temperature oven for about 10 minutes, or until the mushrooms are golden and the crust is crisp. Keep an eye on your pizza as it bakes; checking the underside helps prevent overcooking and ensures the perfect bite every time.

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Joseph J. Bronson Monday 17th of May 2021

Fresh pizza toppings

Pizza - can a person ever get sick of eating pizza? I'm not always a mushroom person, but love them on pizza and this way of making almost artisanal Italian pizza is a way I'll be making it from now on.

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