Pizza Funghi Mushroom
This classic mushroom pizza features a crisp crust topped with rich tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, and savory mushrooms, perfect for mushroom lovers seeking an easy, flavorful homemade pizza.
Equipment
- 1 bowl
- 1 pan
- 1 oven preheated to 220°C (430°F)
- 1 baking tray or pizza stone
Ingredients
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 400 g
- 1 packet dry yeast 7 g
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 cup lukewarm water 200 ml
- 14 oz crushed tomatoes 400 g
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 7 oz shredded mozzarella cheese 200 g
- 14 oz sliced mushrooms 400 g
Instructions
- Combine flour, dry yeast, and salt in a bowl.
- Add olive oil and lukewarm water to the dry ingredients and knead into a smooth dough for 5 to 8 minutes.
- Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 hour until it doubles in size.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, then add minced garlic and cook briefly.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper, then simmer the sauce for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (430°F).
- Divide the dough into two portions and roll each into a thin round or rectangle shape.
- Place the rolled dough on a baking tray or pizza stone.
- Spread the tomato sauce evenly over each dough base.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Top the pizzas with sliced mushrooms.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.
- Slice and serve the pizzas hot.
Notes
- Precook mushrooms to reduce excess moisture.
- Add fresh herbs like parsley or basil after baking for freshness.
- Drizzle with olive oil for enhanced flavor.