Pesto Pizza

27m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Prepare the yeast by mixing 100 ml of water, 2 gr of dry yeast, and a pinch of honey.
  2. 2Add 100 gr of flour 00 and mix well.
  3. 3Let the mixture rest for 1 hour at room temperature, then 16 to 24 hours in the fridge.
  4. 4In a separate bowl, mix 10 gr of cold water, 5 gr of salt, 60 gr of flour and the prepared yeast.
  5. 5Mix until well combined. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
  6. 6After resting, the dough should be less sticky. Use a spatula to help shape it into a ball. Let rest for 1-2 hours at room temperature.
  7. 7Once rested, spread out the dough to form a 12-inch pizza base.
  8. 8Spread pesto genovese over the pizza base. Sprinkle with pecorino cheese and add fresh mozzarella.
  9. 9Bake the pizza in a wood-fired oven until cooked.
  10. 10Add prosciutto cotto and fresh basil to the pizza after cooking. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and serve.

Ingredients

  • 100 ml water
  • 2 gr dry yeast
  • 100 gr flour 00
  • 2 gr honey
  • 10 gr water cold
  • 5 gr salt
  • 60 gr flour
  • 1 pesto genovese
  • 1 pecorino cheese
  • 1 mozzarella cheese
  • 1 prosciutto cotto
  • 1 fresh basil
  • 1 extra virgin olive oil

Equipment

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