Arugula and Prosciutto Pizza
Elevate your homemade pizza with this sophisticated combination of peppery fresh arugula, delicate salt-cured prosciutto, and nutty shaved Parmesan.
This pizza strikes a perfect balance between the rustic charm of a blistered, wood-fired crust and the refined, vibrant flavors of Italian antipasti. By adding fresh arugula and prosciutto after the pizza has been baked, you preserve the delicate textures and peppery brightness that would otherwise be lost to the ovens heat. It is a stunning, effortless choice for an elegant dinner that feels like a treat from a neighborhood pizzeria.
Ingredients
- 1 ball fermented pizza dough
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 150 g fresh mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups fresh arugula
- 80 g prosciutto di Parma
- 30 g Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- as needed all-purpose flour
Instructions
- 1Remove dough from refrigerator
Take the fermented dough ball out of the refrigerator. Ensure it is ready for the preparation process by allowing it to reach room temperature if necessary.
Tip: Handle the dough gently to maintain its structure and fermentation gases. - 2Prepare the workspace
Sprinkle a generous amount of flour onto the dough and spread it across the clean prep surface. This prevents the dough from sticking during the stretching process.
Tip: Use a light dusting of flour to avoid making the dough too dry. - 3Apply tomato sauce
Using a ladle, spread the tomato sauce base evenly across the stretched pizza dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
Tip: Start from the center and work your way outwards in a circular motion for even coverage. - 4Add fresh arugula
Evenly distribute fresh arugula leaves over the tomato sauce layer. This adds a peppery, fresh flavor to the pizza base before cheese is added.
Tip: Ensure the arugula is dry before adding it to prevent excess moisture. - 5Add mozzarella cheese
Place pieces of fresh mozzarella cheese over the arugula layer. The cheese will melt and bind the ingredients together during the baking process.
Tip: Distribute the cheese evenly to ensure every slice has a good amount of topping. - 6Bake in the oven
Carefully slide a long pizza peel under the prepared pizza and transfer it into the preheated wood-fired oven. Bake until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
Tip: Ensure the oven is at the correct high temperature before inserting the pizza for a perfect crust.
