Smoked Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil Pizza Recipe

Name: Smoked Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Water; 2 teaspoons Instant Yeast; 1/4 cups Vital Wheat Gluten; 4 cups Bread Flour; 2 teaspoons Salt; 2 cups Crushed Tomatoes; 8 ounces, weight Ball Of Smoked Mozzarella; 4 cloves Garlic, Minced; 4 leaves Basil, Large- Sized; Fresh Tomato Slices (optional)

Servings: persons

1
For the dough: Combine the water, yeast, wheat gluten, bread flour, and salt, and mix in the bowl with a rubber spatula for about 10 minutes, or until elastic.
2
Cover the bowl with a towel and let rise until bubbly and doubled, about 2 hours in a bread proof.
3
Deflate the dough using a rubber spatula to mix the dough and release the air.
4
Add a handful of bread flour and mix it into the dough thoroughly.
5
Sprinkle the top with flour and cover again to let rise until doubled once again, about 1 1/2 hours in a bread proof.
6
For the pizza: Preheat the oven to 525 degrees F. Split the dough into 2 equal parts and place each portion on a pizza pan covered with parchment paper.
7
Sprinkle each portion of dough with enough flour so that you can spread it out with your fingertips, and spread it out as thin as you can possible get it.
8
Top each pizza with 1 cup of crushed tomatoes, spread out so as to cover the pizza in a thin layer except for a 1 to 1 1/2 inch rim for the crust.
9
Top with slices of mozzarella, about 6 quarter-inch thick slices per pizza, and top each with 2 of the garlic cloves.
10
Also add 2 leaves of basil on top of each pizza, thickly sliced into strips.
11
If you want, you can also add slices of fresh tomato.
12
Bake until the pizza is browned and charred in places, about 15 minutes.

640

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Water, 2 teaspoons Instant Yeast, 1/4 cups Vital Wheat Gluten, 4 cups Bread Flour, and more.

Yes, Smoked Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil Pizza falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Smoked Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil Pizza

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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