Follow these steps for perfect results
San Marzano tomatoes
fresh parsley leaves
minced
extra-virgin olive oil
Parmigiano
finely grated
dried basil
dried oregano
hot chili flakes
fresh basil leaves
torn
garlic
minced
freshly cracked pepper
yeast
warm water
extra-virgin olive oil
sea salt
raw sugar
all-purpose flour
for dusting
whole wheat flour
leaf lard
mozzarella di bufala
sliced 1/4-inch thick
salami di Genoa
sliced
kalamata olives
roughly chopped
pecorino
grated
baby spinach
julienned
In a large bowl, combine San Marzano tomatoes, parsley, olive oil, Parmigiano, dried basil, dried oregano, chili flakes, fresh basil, garlic and pepper.
Crush with hands to mix.
Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours to overnight.
In a medium bowl, mix the yeast with the warm water and let sit for 5 minutes.
Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and sugar and whisk.
Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose and whole wheat flours.
Make a hole in the middle and pour in the yeast mixture.
Slowly hand mix the flour until all the liquid is absorbed.
If too wet, add more flour, 1/4 cup at a time.
Sprinkle a clean work station with flour and knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
Coat a large ceramic bowl with the remaining olive oil.
Place the dough in the ceramic bowl and flip over to coat in the oil.
Cover the top of the dough with plastic wrap and cover the bowl with a dish towel.
Let rise until the dough has doubled in size, about 2 hours.
Punch down the dough and let rise for another hour.
Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
Grease the pizza pan with the leaf lard.
Mold the dough into the shape of the pan.
Spoon 2 tablespoons of the tomato sauce onto the dough.
Place the pizza on the bottom oven rack for 5 minutes, to pre-crisp the crust.
Take out of the oven and add another 1/4 cup of the tomato sauce.
Add the mozzarella, salami, olives and pecorino.
Place the pizza on the middle oven rack and cook until the cheese is bubbly, 10 to 12 minutes.
Remove from the oven.
Immediately remove the pizza from the pan and sprinkle with the spinach.
Cut into rectangles and serve.
Expert advice for the best results
Use a pizza stone for a crispier crust.
Adjust the amount of chili flakes to your spice preference.
Add other toppings such as mushrooms or peppers.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
Cut into neat rectangles and arrange on a serving platter.
Serve with a side salad.
Pairs well with Italian flavors.
Cuts through the richness of the pizza.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Pizza is a staple in Italian cuisine and a popular dish worldwide.
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