Quattro Formaggi

Name: Quattro Formaggi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2 to 3 servings
Cuisine: Italian Menu
Ingredients: Pizza Dough — 250g; Tomato Pizza Sauce — 80ml; Mozzarella Cheese — 100g; Fresh Mozzarella — 80g; Gorgonzola Cheese — 50g; Fontina Cheese — 50g; Dried Oregano — 1 tsp

A beloved classic originating from Northern Italy, this indulgent pizza features a crisp, stone-baked sourdough crust layered with a molten harmony of four distinct cheeses. Blending creamy fior di latte mozzarella, tangy Gorgonzola, velvety fontina, and sharp aged Parmesan, every hot, bubbling slice delivers an irresistibly gooey texture and a complex, rich flavour profile that melts delightfully on the palate.

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Cooking Instructions

Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 10 minutes

Servings: 2 to 3

Notes:

Gorgonzola can be substituted with another blue cheese like Roquefort or Stilton for a varying sharpness.

Fontina can be replaced with Gruyère, Gouda, or Provolone cheese.

Parmesan or Pecorino Romano can be sprinkled over the top after baking for an extra punch of flavour.

Store-bought pizza dough or a ready-made base can be used to save time.

Stretch the Dough
On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll the pizza dough out into a thin round base and place it onto an oiled pizza tray or baking sheet.

Apply Sauce and First Layer
Spread an even layer of tomato pizza sauce over the dough base, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly across the surface.

Add the Cheeses
Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and scatter across the pizza, followed by crumbles of Gorgonzola and diced Fontina cheese, distributing them evenly.

Bake and Finish
Bake in a preheated hot oven at 230°C for 8 to 10 minutes until the crust is golden and all four cheeses are melted and bubbling. Sprinkle with dried oregano before slicing and serving hot.