Best Pizza With Smoked Mozzarella Recipes

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PIZZA WITH SMOKED MOZZARELLA



Pizza With Smoked Mozzarella image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, pizza and calzones, main course

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package active dry yeast
Pinch of sugar
1 cup warm water
1 teaspoon salt
4 to 5 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
3 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour (approximately)
1 1/2 pounds ripe plum tomatoes
Corn meal
1 1/2 cups shredded smoked mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Basil leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast and sugar in water in a large bowl and set aside to proof for five minutes. When the yeast mixture becomes frothy add the salt, two tablespoons of the olive oil, the pepper and one cup of the flour. Beat until smooth.
  • Add remaining flour, one-half cup at a time, and mix until the dough leaves the sides of the bowl. There should be some flour left.
  • Dust a work surface with some of the remaining flour and knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic, adding additional flour if necessary.
  • Place the dough in a lighly oiled bowl, turn it once in the bowl, cover loosely and set aside to rise until doubled, about one hour.
  • While the dough is rising, slice the tomatoes about one-quarter-inch thick, place them on a broiler pan, brush with one tablespoon of the remaining oil and broil until lightly browned around the edges. Set aside.
  • When the dough has doubled, preheat oven to 475 degrees. Lightly oil four eight- or nine-inch baking pans or two pizza pans and dust with corn meal. Divide the dough into two or four equal portions, depending on the number of pans you are using. Roll and stretch the dough to fit the pans, leaving a slightly thicker border.
  • Arrange the grilled tomatoes in a single layer on each circle of dough. Place in the oven and bake 10 minutes. Sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese, then the Parmesan cheese, and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the dough has browned, 10 to 15 minutes longer.
  • Sprinkle with a little remaining olive oil, garnish with basil leaves and serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 725, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 84 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 939 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

ARUGULA, RICOTTA AND SMOKED MOZZARELLA PIZZA



Arugula, Ricotta and Smoked Mozzarella Pizza image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Cornmeal, for dusting
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded smoked mozzarella cheese
1 packed cup (1-ounce) arugula
Flour, for dusting
1 (13 to 16-ounce) ball pizza dough
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
2 Roma tomatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices

Steps:

  • Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. Sprinkle a heavy baking sheet (without sides) with cornmeal. Set aside.
  • In a food processor, blend the ricotta, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add the smoked mozzarella and arugula. Pulse until just combined but still chunky. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the dough into a 14-inch diameter circle, about 1/4 to 1/16-inch thick. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Spread the ricotta mixture on top leaving a 1-inch border. Arrange the tomato slices on top. Drizzle with olive oil and bake until the crust is golden, about 15 to 16 minutes. Remove from the oven, cut into wedges and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 calorie, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 22 milligrams, Sodium 1771 milligrams, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 10 grams

STUFFED CRUST CAST-IRON PIZZA WITH SMOKED MOZZARELLA



Stuffed Crust Cast-Iron Pizza with Smoked Mozzarella image

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 cups bread flour, plus more if needed
2 cups 00 flour (see Cook's Note)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 2/3 cups warm water (about 115 degrees F)
2 teaspoons honey
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing the bowl
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried chile flakes
2 cloves garlic, sliced
2 cups San Marzano tomato puree
3 sprigs fresh basil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
All-purpose flour, for rolling the dough
8 ounces smoked mozzarella, skin removed, cut into 2-by-1/2-inch strips
1 cup torn smoked mozzarella (skin removed)
1 cup kalamata olives, sliced in half
12 leaves fresh basil, torn
1/2 cup very thinly sliced red onion

Steps:

  • For the dough: Combine the bread flour, 00 flour, salt and yeast in a mixer with a hook attachment. Whisk together the water and honey. Turn the mixer to medium speed and slowly add the honey-water mixture and olive oil. The dough will come together when a ball is formed and pulls cleanly from the sides of the mixing bowl. If the dough is too wet, simply add a touch more flour until it pulls cleanly.
  • Grease the inside of a large bowl or deep container with cooking spray. Add the dough to the bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Place in a warm area until the dough doubles in size, 60 to 90 minutes. The dough can be refrigerated until ready to use, with a damp cloth over it.
  • For the sauce: In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chile flakes and garlic and cook until the garlic softens, about 1 minute. Add the tomato puree and basil sprigs. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool completely in the fridge. Remove the basil from the sauce before using.
  • For the crust: Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Prepare a 12-inch cast-iron pan by greasing the interior with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
  • Divide the dough into 2 portions and roll out 1 portion on a floured surface, making a round sheet roughly 14 inches wide. (Wrap the other dough portion in plastic wrap and freeze for another use.) Place the dough sheet over the greased pan, lightly pressing the interior corners into the pan to prevent pockets. Place the strips of smoked mozzarella around the interior of the pan, making a circle with the strips along the entire edge. Cut the dough approximately 1 inch above the level of the cheese. Roll the dough over the cheese, lightly tucking the edges underneath to form a stuffed crust. Brush the stuffed crust with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • For the toppings: Ladle the sauce into the center of the pizza, creating a thin layer that barely covers the pizza. Finish by topping with the torn mozzarella, olives, and onions.
  • Place the pizza pan over medium heat and cook until the bottom of the crust begins to brown lightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to the oven and bake until the crust is golden brown and the center is bubbly, about 20 minutes.
  • Use a large metal spatula to remove the pizza, then top with the torn basil and a drizzle of olive oil. Allow it to cool for 10 minutes, then cut into portions and serve.

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