Capricciosa

Name: Capricciosa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2 to 3 servings
Cuisine: Italian Menu
Ingredients: Pizza Dough — 300g; Pizza Sauce — 80ml; Mozzarella Cheese — 150g; Artichoke Hearts — 100g; Ham — 75g; Mushrooms — 3; Black Olives — 40g; Olive Oil — 1 tbsp

A beloved classic originating from Rome, this lavish pizza features a crisp, stone-baked crust topped with rich tomato passata and melted fior di latte mozzarella. Generously layered with earthy mushrooms, salty prosciutto cotto, artichoke hearts, and black olives, every hot, wood-fired slice offers an enticing melody of smoky, savoury textures and vibrant Mediterranean flavours, beautifully completed with a drizzle of olive oil.

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Cooking Instructions

Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 10 minutes

Servings: 2 to 3

Notes:

Prosciutto or pancetta can be substituted for the sliced ham.

Kalamata olives or pitted green olives work well as alternatives to black olives.

Store-bought pizza dough or pre-made pizza bases can be used to save time.

Prepare the Toppings
Slice the artichoke hearts into quarters, tear the ham into bite-sized pieces, slice the mushrooms, and grate the mozzarella cheese.

Assemble the Pizza Base
Stretch the pizza dough out onto a round pizza tray or pizza stone and spread an even layer of tomato pizza sauce over the surface.

Layer the Cheese and Toppings
Sprinkle the grated mozzarella over the sauce, then arrange the sliced mushrooms, torn ham, artichoke quarters, and sliced black olives evenly over the top. Drizzle lightly with olive oil.

Bake and Serve
Bake in a preheated hot oven at 230°C for 10 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbling. Slice into wedges and serve hot.