Capricciosa Recipe

Italian · Main course · 45 min total

A classic Italian pizza topped with ham, mushrooms, artichokes, olives, and mozzarella. This recipe yields a crispy yet chewy homemade pizza that rivals your favorite pizzeria.

Ingredients

• 1 recipe pizza dough (enough for 2 12-inch pizzas)
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 4 ounces ham, thinly sliced
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
• 1/4 cup pitted black olives, sliced
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet inside for at least 30 minutes.
2. Divide dough into two balls. On a floured surface, stretch each into a 12-inch round.
3. Spread half the tomato sauce on each dough round, leaving a 1-inch border.
4. Sprinkle half the mozzarella over each pizza.
5. Top with ham, mushrooms, artichokes, and olives evenly.
6. Drizzle each pizza with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
7. Transfer pizzas to the hot stone or baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
8. Let cool for 2 minutes before slicing and serving.

Tips

• For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of dried oregano or red pepper flakes before baking.
• If you don't have a pizza stone, use a preheated heavy baking sheet.
• Leftover pizza can be stored in the fridge and reheated in a hot oven or skillet.

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