Pizza Tronchetto

Submitted by The 500 Chef

"Crisp pizza dough stuffed with creamy mozzarella and ricotta cheese"

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 500 g all-purpose flour
• 7 g sachet instant yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 240 ml warm water
• 60 g parmesan cheese, grated
• 250 g mozzarella cheese
• 8 tomatoes
• 50 g rocket, salad
• 8 slices parma ham
• 200 g tallegio cheese

directions

1. 1. Combine sugar, water and yeast in a measuring cup or small bowl.
2. 2. Combine flour and salt in a large bowl and make a well in the center.
3. 3. Pour yeast mixture and oil in well and stir into dry ingredients until you have a soft dough.
4. 4. If dough is too sticky, add a bit more flour.
5. 5. Knead until smooth on a lightly floured surface.
6. 6. Place in an oiled bowl, cover with lightly oiled cling film and let rise until doubled.
7. 7. Punch down and let rest for 10 minutes.
8. 8. Divide into four portions and roll into oval shapes.
9. 9. Preheat the oven to 220c.
10. 10. Cut the Tallegio cheese into cubes and divide between the pizza portions.
11. 11. Thinly slice the mozzarella cheese and divide between the pizza portions,spoon over the ricotta cheese, sprinkle a little Parmesan on each.
12. 12. Pull the sides of the pizza together and crimp to seal.
13. 13. Place on a tray or hot pizza stone and cook for 12-15 minutes until golden.
14. 14. Place on serving dish or plates and top with Parma ham, rocket and tomatoes, sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.