Pizza Capricciosa Recipe
Description
A traditional Italian pizza topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, ham, artichokes, and olives—perfectly combining earthy, salty, and tangy flavors.
Time
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Dough Rising Time: 1–2 hours
Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
Total Time: ~1.5–2.5 hours
Ingredients
For the Dough (or use store-bought)
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
2 tsp active dry yeast
¾ cup warm water
1 tbsp olive oil
For the Toppings
½ cup tomato pizza sauce
1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
½ cup mushrooms (sliced)
½ cup cooked ham or turkey slices
½ cup artichoke hearts (canned or jarred, drained)
¼ cup black olives (pitted)
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp dried oregano
Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Dough
Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead into a smooth dough.
Cover and let rise for 1–2 hours until doubled.
2. Preheat Oven
Preheat to 220°C (430°F).
If you have a pizza stone, heat it inside the oven.
3. Shape the Pizza
Roll out dough into a thin circle.
Place on baking tray or pizza peel.
4. Add Toppings
Spread tomato sauce evenly.
Add mozzarella cheese.
Top with mushrooms, ham, artichokes, and olives.
Sprinkle oregano and drizzle olive oil.
5. Bake
Bake for 12–15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
6. Serve
Slice and serve hot. Optional: garnish with fresh basil or chili flakes.
Tips
For authentic flavor, use thin crust and don’t overload toppings.
Swap ham with chicken or beef if preferred.
Add a soft egg on top before baking for a Roman-style twist.
FAQs
Q: Can I make it vegetarian?
Yes! Skip the ham and add more veggies like bell peppers or zucchini.
Q: What cheese works best?
Mozzarella is classic, but you can mix with cheddar or parmesan.
Q: Can I freeze the dough?
Yes, freeze after rising. Thaw before use.
Nutritional Information (per slice, approx.)
Calories: 250–300
Protein: 12g
Carbs: 30g
Fat: 10–12g