Easy Italian Style Homemade Pizza (Printable Version)
Handcrafted Italian-style pizza with crisp crust, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, arugula and sweet-tangy glaze.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pizza Dough
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2-2 ⅓ cups all purpose flour
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1 packet instant yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
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1 ½ teaspoons sugar
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¾ teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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¾ cup warm water
→ Toppings
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1 cup tomato sauce
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½ cup ketchup
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500 g mozzarella cheese
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1 ball fresh mozzarella
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200 g prosciutto
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1 handful fresh arugula
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100 g cherry tomatoes
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon oregano seasoning
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Sweet balsamic glaze (optional)
# Steps to Follow:
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Combine 1 cup of flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add olive oil and warm water, stirring until well mixed. Gradually mix in another 1 cup of flour, adding up to ⅓ cup more if needed, until a cohesive dough ball forms. Drizzle olive oil into a large bowl and coat the sides. Lightly flour your hands, shape the dough into a ball, and place it in the oiled bowl. Roll to coat with oil, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
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Preheat your oven to 450°F. Once the dough has risen, deflate it gently and transfer to a lightly floured surface. Knead briefly until smooth. Shape the dough into a 12-15 inch circle on a floured pizza pan. Pinch or fold the edges to form a crust.
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Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough. Drizzle olive oil over the sauce and sprinkle with kosher salt and oregano. Grate mozzarella cheese over the pizza, leaving a border for the crust. Crack black pepper over the cheese. Arrange the prosciutto slices evenly on top.
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Preheat your oven to 450°F. Bake the pizza for 15-20 minutes or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese melts and bubbles.
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Scatter fresh arugula leaves, slices of fresh mozzarella, and halved cherry tomatoes over the cooked pizza. Optionally, drizzle with sweet balsamic glaze for added flavor. Slice the pizza and serve immediately.