Pizza Quattro Stagioni Four Seasons Recipes

QUATTRO STAGIONI PIZZA - FOUR SEASONS PIZZA

Steps:

• Add the yeast to the lukewarm water with 1/2 tsp sugar for 5 minutes. Combine the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the centre and add the water/yeast mixture whilst mixing the dough together with a spoon until you have obtained a dough. If it's too sticky you can gradually add a little more flour.
• Dust a clean work surface with a little flour and knead the dough for around 5-10 minutes until it's silky smooth and soft. If you lightly press your finger on the ball of dough it should spring back up easily. Add 1 tbsp of olive oil to a large clean bowl and rub all over until the bowl is coated. Shape the dough into a ball and place in the bowl, rub the top of the dough with a tiny amount of olive oil. Cover with cling film and leave in a warm place for at least 3 hours until doubled in size.
• When you are ready to make the pizzas place your pizza trays in the oven and preheat the oven to 220°C/425F/gas mark 7.
• Divide your dough in half roughly with your hands and place on a lightly floured work surface. Press lightly in the dough to shape it into a rough circle or rectangle then using a rolling pin dusted with flour roll the dough out to fit your tray. The dough should be rolled out as thin as possible without tearing.
• Remove the pizza tray from the oven and dust lightly with semolina flour. Transfer your dough to the tray and spread with 3 tbsp of passata, you don't want to much or your pizza will go soggy. Tear up half the mozzarella with your hands and dot it over the base.
• Finally, add your toppings over four sections of the pizza. Repeat with the second pizza and bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes until the cheese has melted and the crust is crispy.

FOUR SEASONS PIZZA RECIPE

Steps:

• Activate Dry Yeast: In a small bowl combine yeast, sugar and lukewarm water that's approximately 105-110°F (40-43°C). Let it sit for 10 minutes until bubbly foam forms on the surface.
• Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl mix together flour and salt. Then create a well in the middle.
• Pour the yeast mixture into the well. Bring the flour in gradually from the sides with your hands to blend into the liquid.
• When everything is slightly mixed, add the oil. (It's important to add oil last as this allows the flour to hydrate properly)
• Knead the Dough: Keep mixing and when everything starts to come together, knead your dough by hand for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic (You will need about 8 minutes if you use a mixer. See notes below). You need to knead until the dough is soft and elastic. If it slowly bounces back when you poke it with your finger, it is ready for the next step.
• Let the Dough Rise: Grease another large bowl with olive oil. Place the dough into the bowl and rub with oil all over.
• Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise at room temperature for 30 minutes or until the dough has doubled in size. (After rising, you can wrap and store it in the fridge or freezer for later use, or if you use it immediately, continue to the next step).
• Preheat the Oven: When the dough almost finishes rising, this is the time to preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). It usually takes about 15 minutes to heat up.
• Shape the Dough: Place the dough on a floured surface and stretch the dough by gently flattening it into a 12-inch (30mm) circle with your fingers. Stretch it out to about 1/8-inch (3mm) thick for a thin crust, and 1/4-inch (6mm) thick for a thick crust. (Avoid kneading the dough at this stage)
• Transfer it to a nonstick pizza pan or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Use a fork to poke holes across the surface of the dough, so it doesn't develop large bubbles while baking.
• Brush your crust lightly with olive oil all around.
• Fall: Brush one quarter of the crust with tomato sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly on top and arrange the sliced mushrooms on the cheese.
• Winter: Arrange the sliced potato to cover one quarter of the pizza. Add sliced onion on top followed by optional ham and parmesan.
• Spring: On the next quarter of the pizza, sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly. Then arrange the artichoke hearts on top.
• Summer: On the final quarter, sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly. Then add the tomato slices and half of the basil leaves.
• Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until puffy and golden.
• Remove from the oven. Garnish the summer quarter with fresh basil and cool slightly before serving.

PIZZA QUATTRO STAGIONI (FOUR SEASONS PIZZA)

Steps:

• Place a pizza stone in the center rack of the oven. Preheat the oven to 550 degrees F for 1 to 2 hours before you're ready to bake the pizza to get the stone nice and hot.
• Generously sprinkle a flat work surface with flour. Use a rolling pin to stretch the dough into a flatbread about 5 inches wide and as long as will fit on your pizza stone. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured pizza peel or unrimmed baking sheet so it can slide right onto the pizza stone in the oven. (I use the bottom of a baking sheet.)
• Gently spread the marinara sauce on top, leaving about a 1/2-inch border around the edges for the crust (my favorite part!). Place the toppings in four separate quarters of the pizza, each representing the 4 seasons: Place the zucchini flowers in one quarter, the artichoke hearts and prosciutto in another quarter, the mushrooms in another quarter and the olives in the final quarter. Sprinkle the whole pie with the mozzarella and 1/4 cup of the Pecorino Romano and drizzle with olive oil.
• Turn off the oven and turn on the broiler. Use the peel or baking sheet to slide the pizza onto the pizza stone. The heat from the stone will cook the bottom of the pizza and the boiler will char and cook the top, mimicking a Neapolitan pizza oven. Bake until the bottom is cooked and the top is charred, 5 to 6 minutes.
• Top the entire pizza with the arugula, sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano and drizzle with olive oil. Slice the hot pizza and serve immediately.

FOUR SEASONS PIZZA

Steps:

• Set oven to 220˚C fan / 220˚C / 392˚F convection / 428˚F.
• Lightly grease two baking sheets with a little olive oil.
• Once rested, divide your dough into 2 equal sized pieces.
• With a lightly floured rolling pin on a lightly floured surface, roll out one piece of the dough to ½cm (¼ inch) thick. Place on your oiled baking sheet.
• Spoon over half the tomato sauce and spread out in an even layer.
• Sprinkle over half the mozzarella/bocconcini.
• Top one quarter of the pizza with half the black olives, another quarter with half the sliced artichoke hearts, another quarter with half the mushrooms and the final quarter with half the prosciutto.
• Repeat this with the other half of the pizza dough, adding the pizza sauce and the remainder of the ingredients to the pizza quarters.
• Place in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
• Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve.

PIZZA QUATTRO STAGIONI (FOUR SEASONS)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven according to package directions for pizza crust.
• To prepare the sauce, combine the tomatoes, basil, parsley, oregano, garlic, and pepper in a large nonstick skillet.
• Cook, stirring frequently, until reduced to 1/2 cup.
• Leaving a 1-1/2 inch edge spread the tomato sauce evenly over the crust.
• Sprinkle with cheese.
• Spread the artichoke hearts, mushrooms, olives, and prosciutto ham evenly over the cheese and tomato sauce.
• Spray lightly with olive oil nonstick spray; sprinkle with another grating of peopper.
• Bake until the crust is golden, and the cheese is bubbling, about 15 minutes.