Bella Roma Pizza Recipes

RUSTIC ITALIAN PIZZA DOUGH RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat your oven as high as it will go for at least 45 minutes to one hour.
• In the bowl of your kitchen aid and using the paddle attachment mix the flour, sea salt and active dry yeast (
• Switch to the dough hook and mix together on low speed for 8 to 10 minutes. The dough should be smooth and sticky but should not stick to the sides of the bowl, only a little to the bottom.
• (If the dough sticks to the sides sprinkle in a little more flour, if it is too dry then add a bit more water).
• After the 8 minutes have passed remove the dough from the kitchen aid and cut it into 6 pieces and form them into rounds. Place them on a lightly oiled cookie sheet and drizzle with 1 tbs of extra virgin olive oil. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to sit at room temperature and rise for 2 hours in a draft free area. ( I prefer the oven )
• Sprinkle the counter with a little bit of flour, take one piece of dough and press down on it with your fingers until you have 1/2" thick circle or oval. Using your fists and knuckles start stretching the dough until 10" in diameter making sure not to tear it ( this should be easy since it is a small pie).
• Dust your pizza peel (or a piece of cardboard) very well with semolina flour or corn meal and set your pizza dough on it making sure it slides easily when moved. Pour 2-3 tablespoons of the pizza sauce in the center and spread it around with the back of a spoon leaving 1 inch of space at the edges and making sure not to get any on the peel. Sprinkle with the mozzarella and add your favorite toppings. ( Don't add too many toppings, keep in mind this is a thin crust and a couple of toppings will suffice ).
• Gently slide the pie on the preheated pizza stone in a hot 525 degree or more oven, and bake for 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown on the edges. When making the breakfast pizza I find that the egg cooks perfectly in 6 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the basil and freshly grated parmigiano reggianno. Allow to rest for a few minute for the cheese to set.

BELLA ROMA PIZZA

Steps:

• Set oven to 200°C.
• Spoon pizza sauce or tomato paste onto the pizza base and spread evenly - I use the back of a spoon.
• Cut salami slices in half and lay evenly over the pizza.
• Sprinkle fairly lightly with grated cheese, but with enough for a reasonable covering.
• Now scatter over the olives.
• Slice the artichoke hearts fairly thinly, lengthwise, and arrange evenly over pizza.
• Scatter over sliced red onion.
• Scatter another light layer of cheese over the pizza.
• Now scatter over the feta cheese and sprinkle over the dried rosemary and the garlic powder.
• Carefully transfer pizza to a pizza tray or similar and bake on the centre shelf of the preheated 200°C oven for approximately 15 minutes.

HOMEMADE PIZZA SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil and butter and heat until almost shimmering.
• Add the garlic, stirring a few times around the pot. Then, quickly add the onion powder, red pepper flakes, basil, and oregano.
• Stir a few times and allow the herbs to bloom.
• Add Parmesan cheese and brown sugar, then quickly dump in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water.
• Stir to combine and bring to a light boil.
• Turn the heat down to low, season to taste, and allow to simmer for 1-2 hours for ultimate flavor or use immediately if needed.