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Pizza QUATTRO STAGIONI

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Referred to as “Four Seasons Pizza,” Pizza Quattro Stagioni is an Italian culinary creation that emphasizes the range of tastes connected with Italy’s seasonal scene. There are four separate sections to the pizza, each representing a different season and highlighting foods unique to that given year. Fresh artichokes and olives combined into the Primavera pizza create a light, earthy taste sensation. Fresh tomatoes and basil make the summer (Estate) pizza taste bright and aromatic, so capturing the essence of sunny Italian summers. Mushrooms—especially porcini—characterized by a rich, earthy flavor profile that captures the core of the harvest season—showcase on the autumn pizza. For the colder months, the winter pizza is a great option since it provides a savory and consoling taste.

Made from basic ingredients—flour, yeast, water, salt, and olive oil—the Pizza Quattro Stagioni boasts a thin, crispy crust. The base gets a layer of tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese then seasonal toppings are added. This pizza embodies Italy’s culinary ideas of seasonality, diversity, creativity, and legacy, not only sustenance. Though it has long been eaten in pizzerias, home cooks eager to learn the craft of pizza making have taken to it. For those who enjoy food, the pizza offers a unique dining experience and captures the inventiveness and focus on taste that define Italian cuisine.

Pizza QUATTRO STAGIONI
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Pizza QUATTRO STAGIONI

Recipe by Travel S HelperCourse: MainCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Medium
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes
Calories

350

kcal

Pizza Quattro Stagioni, or "Four Seasons Pizza," is an Italian dish symbolizing the four seasons with its varied toppings. Each quadrant of the pizza showcases ingredients representing a distinct season: artichokes for spring, tomatoes or basil for summer, mushrooms for autumn, and ham or olives for winter. This culinary tradition presents a multitude of flavors within a single dish and exemplifies the Italian reverence for seasonal ingredients.

The Pizza Quattro Stagioni recipe requires the preparation of dough consisting of 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 packet of active dry yeast, ¾ cup of warm water, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. The toppings consist of tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, marinated artichoke hearts, sliced fresh tomatoes or basil leaves, sautéed mushrooms, cooked ham or black olives, and olive oil for drizzling.

Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast, then allow the mixture to rise in a warm environment for approximately 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) and arrange the toppings. Divide the pizza into four quadrants, allocating artichokes to one section, tomatoes or basil to the second, mushrooms to the third, and ham or olives to the fourth.

Bake the pizza for 12 to 15 minutes, drizzle with olive oil, and serve once cooled. To enhance the flavor of the crust, prepare the dough one day prior and allow it to rise gradually in the refrigerator.

Ingredients

  • For the Pizza Dough

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast

  • ¾ cup warm water (about 110°F or 43°C)

  • 1 teaspoon sugar

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • For the Toppings

  • 1 cup tomato sauce

  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

  • ½ cup marinated artichoke hearts (spring)

  • ½ cup sliced fresh tomatoes or fresh basil leaves (summer)

  • ½ cup sautéed mushrooms (autumn)

  • ½ cup cooked ham or black olives (winter)

  • Olive oil for drizzling

Directions

  • Prepare the Dough
  • In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
  • Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
  • Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  • Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
  • Preheat the Oven
  • Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
  • Prepare the Toppings
  • Slice the marinated artichoke hearts.
  • Slice the fresh tomatoes or prepare fresh basil leaves.
  • Sauté the mushrooms until tender.
  • Slice the cooked ham or prepare black olives.
  • Assemble the Pizza
  • Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
  • Transfer the rolled-out dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet or a pizza peel if using a pizza stone.
  • Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
  • Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
  • Divide the pizza into four sections visually. Place the artichokes in one quarter, tomatoes or basil in the second, mushrooms in the third, and ham or olives in the fourth.
  • Bake the Pizza
  • Drizzle a little olive oil over the toppings.
  • Transfer the pizza to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
  • Serve
  • Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes.
  • Slice and serve, enjoying the variety of flavors representing each season.

Notes

  • Dough Preparation: For a more flavorful crust, prepare the dough a day in advance and let it rise slowly in the refrigerator.
  • Toppings Variation: Feel free to customize the toppings to your preference, keeping the seasonal theme in mind. For instance, you can use prosciutto instead of ham or add olives to the summer section.
  • Baking Tip: Using a pizza stone can result in a crispier crust. Ensure it's preheated along with the oven for the best results.
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