Pizzette Descargot Snail Pizza Recipes

Steps:

• Melt the butter with the milk in the microwave for 1 minute at low power
• Let them cool down before you add the egg otherwise, the egg will cook
• Add one egg and mix until all the wet ingredients are combined
• Mix the two flours
• Add the salt and the sugar and stir with a fork
• Pour the wet ingredients into the bread machine bucket
• Add the dry ingredients
• Last, add the dry yeast
• Place the basket in the bread machine with the cycle "Dough". The dough will be ready in 1.5 hours
• Place the dough on a well-floured surface
• Cut the dough into 40 pieces
• Make 40 little balls
• Open the dough press, place a sheet of parchment paper on the bottom disc of the dough press, and dust with flour
• Place a well-floured dough ball in the center
• Cover with another sheet of parchment paper
• Close the press and press the dough
• Remove the pizzetta round and start again
• Until all the balls are pressed
• Place the pizzette dough on a baking pan covered with parchment paper
• Pour half spoon of tomato sauce on each pizzetta and sprinkle some salt
• Spread the tomato sauce around the pizzette with the back of a spoon
• Add some chopped basil
• Bake in a hot oven at 355 F - 180 C for 20 minutes
• Top with half of the mozzarella bites while they are still warm
• They can be served warm or at room temperature

PIZZETTE - MINI PIZZA BITES WITH ASSORTED TOPPINGS

Steps:

• Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water with sugar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes.
• In a mixer bowl add flour and yeast water, give a quick stir.
• Using a dough hook attachment start to knead slowly increasing the speed.
• Add salt and extra virgin olive oil.
• NOTE: Don't add salt immediately as it'll weaken yeast quality!
• Knead for about 5 minutes.You should get a smoth and pretty soft dough. It'll be slightly sticky but manageable to handle it with your hands.
• Transfer the dough in large oiled bowl. Cover with a plastic wrap and let rise for 2-3 hours in a warm (not hot!) place.
• Past 2-3 hours the dough should double in size.
• Transfer it to a slightly floured work surface.
• Roll with a rolling pin to about 3-5 mm thick.
• Using a round cookie cutter about 3 inches in diameter cut out pizzette circles.
• Place pizzette on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper leaving some space in between.
• Cover with a linen towel and let rise for 30-60 minutes in a warm place.
• While pizzette are rising it's a good idea to prepare the sauce and the toppings.
• In a skillet pan add tomato puree/passata di pomodoro, let simmer on low heat until slightly reduced. The thickness of the sauce should be good enough to stay on pizzetta, not too liquid-y but also not paste-like.
• Add fresh basil leaved roughly torn with your hands.
• Cook for another few minutes and let cool.
• Cut, slice and pit all other ingredients that you've chosen as your pizza toppings.Here you can mix, match and be creative!
• Preheat oven to 375F / 190C
• Using your point finger press around and in the center of each pizzetta (see photo) to form a slight cavity to hold in the topping.
• Top with your favorite toppings.
• Bake in a preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until cheese is well melted and pizzette have a light golden edge. Be careful and don't overcook as the dough might become hard.

PIZZETTE WITH GORGONZOLA, TOMATO AND BASIL

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
• Roll out the pizza dough to 1/4-inch thick. Using a 2 to 2 1/2-inch diameter cookie cutter, cut out 18 circles from the dough. Arrange the circles on a heavy large baking sheet. Sprinkle the Gorgonzola cheese over the circles. Top with the tomatoes, pressing them gently into the dough. Bake until the pizzettes are golden brown, about 10 minutes. Drizzle the pizzettes with oil. Sprinkle the basil over the pizzettes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Arrange the pizzettes on a platter and serve immediately.

PIZZETTE WITH FONTINA, TOMATO, BASIL, AND PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475°F. Lightly sprinkle rimmed baking sheet with flour. Roll out pizza dough on lightly floured surface 1/4-inch thick. Using 2 1/2-inch diameter cookie cutter, cut 16 dough rounds. Arrange rounds on prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle rounds with Fontina cheese, dividing equally. Place 2 tomato quarters on each round, pressing gently into dough. Sprinkle tomatoes with Parmesan cheese. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
• Bake pizzette until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Drizzle pizzette with olive oil, then sprinkle with basil and lightly with salt and pepper. Drape prosciutto strips over. Arrange on platter and serve immediately.

SMOKED SALMON PIZZETTES

Steps:

• Special equipment: a 2-inch round cookie cutter
• Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• On a lightly floured work surface, roll the pizza dough into a 1/4-inch thick round. Using a 2-inch round cookie cutter, cut out 15 circles. Arrange the circles on a heavy baking sheet. Using the tines of a fork, prick the dough all over. Drizzle with olive oil and bake until golden brown, about 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes.
• In a small bowl, mix together the mascarpone cheese, sour cream and capers until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of the mascarpone mixture into the center of each pastry round. Top with a piece of smoked salmon and press gently.
• Arrange the pizzettes on a platter and sprinkle with chopped chives just before serving.

PIZZETTES (MINI PIZZAS) FROM GIADA DE LAURENTIIS

Steps:

• In a large, heavy skillet, heat the oil over low heat. Add the onions, salt, pepper, herbs de Provence, and sugar. Stir to combine. Continue cooking over very low heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions are caramelized and dark golden brown, about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
• Roll out the pizza dough into a 1/4-inch-thick round. Using the cookie cutter, cut out 24 dough circles. Arrange the circles on a large heavy baking sheet.
• Place a small spoonful of the caramelized onions on each dough circle. Top with a small amount of goat cheese.
• Bake until golden and bubbly, about 10 minutes.
• While still hot, top each pizzette with a piece of prosciutto. Arrange on a serving platter and garnish with sprigs of parsley or rosemary. Serve immediately.

PIZETTA DOUGH

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, sprinkle sugar and yeast over 1/4 cup warm water. Stir with a fork until sugar and yeast are dissolved. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Add remaining 1/2 cup warm water, along with oil, salt, flour, pepper, and rosemary. Using a wooden spoon, stir until dough forms. Transfer to a lightly floured work surface; knead until smooth, about 5 minutes. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap; let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.

HOMEMADE SICILIAN PIZZETTE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Upon bringing your dough home from the store, place it in a bowl that has been lightly greased with olive oil.
• Place the dough inside the bowl and cover the dough with a kitchen cloth.
• Let the dough sit for approximately 1.5-2 hours, or until the dough rises and expands.
• Once risen, place the dough onto a baking sheet and cut it into 2 halves.
• Begin stretching the dough in a circular manner on the baking sheet.
• After some pan stretching, put each of your fists underneath the dough and gently stretch the dough out in a circular direction.
• One stretched into a circular shape, grease your baking sheet liberally with olive oil and place your dough back onto the baking sheet.
• Next, brush the top of your dough with Olive Oil and layer as follows:
• Crushed San Marzano tomatoes
• A sprinkling of salt and pepper
• Sprinkling of parmesan cheese
• Pieces of fresh basil
• Pieces of cubed pancetta
• Pieces of chopped red onion
• A light drizzle of olive oil
• Ensure that all the ingredients are distributed evenly throughout the entire circumference of the pie.
• Bake in a convection oven at 500°F for 25-35 Minutes or until pizzette is golden brown.
• Serve and enjoy!