Arugula and Prosciutto Pizza

Elevate your homemade pizza with this sophisticated combination of crisp, peppery arugula, delicate ribbons of savory prosciutto, and creamy fresh mozzarella.

Ingredients

• 1 ball pizza dough
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 150 g shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 cups fresh arugula
• 6-8 slices prosciutto
• 3-4 dollops fresh mozzarella
• optional extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

1. 1Stretch the pizza dough

   

   Place the proofed dough ball onto a surface dusted with flour. Using the palms of your hands, press down firmly into the center of the dough and gently work outwards to stretch it into a circular base, maintaining a slightly thicker edge for the crust.

   Tip: Work gently to keep the air bubbles inside the crust, which will help it rise perfectly in the oven.
2. 2Form the pizza base

   

   Continue stretching the dough by hand on the metal prep table, ensuring an even thickness across the center while preserving the crust perimeter. The dough should be elastic and supple enough to reach the desired size without tearing.

   Tip: If the dough keeps shrinking back, let it rest for 5 minutes to relax the gluten before continuing.
3. 3Apply the sauce

   

   Using the back of a ladle, apply a generous amount of tomato sauce to the center of the dough. Spread it outwards in a smooth, spiral motion, covering the base evenly while leaving the outer rim clear for the crust.

   Tip: Use a light touch with the ladle to avoid tearing the dough base.
4. 4Add the cheese

   

   Evenly sprinkle a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over the tomato sauce base. Ensure the cheese is distributed well to cover the sauce for an even melt during baking.

   Tip: Try to keep the cheese away from the extreme edge to prevent it from burning against the hot oven floor.
5. 5Garnish with arugula

   

   Once the pizza is baked and removed from the oven, immediately scatter a generous handful of fresh, washed arugula leaves over the hot melted cheese. The heat from the pizza will slightly wilt the arugula, enhancing its peppery flavor.

   Tip: Add the arugula right before serving so the leaves remain crisp and vibrant.
6. 6Top with prosciutto

   

   Take delicate, thin ribbons of prosciutto and drape them over the pizza on top of the arugula. The residual heat will melt the fat in the prosciutto, making it tender and savory.

   Tip: Fold the prosciutto slices loosely to create volume and an appetizing appearance on the pizza.

Storing & Reheating

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