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Pizza SOPPRESSA

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Soppressata pizza represents a thoughtful integration of Italy’s extensive culinary traditions with modern flavor inclinations. Along with fresh mozzarella, spicy chiles, and a bit of honey, this pizza combines soppressata, a classic Italian dry-cured salami noted for its strong flavor profile. The result offers a well-organized interaction of sweet, spicy, and savory ingredients improving the classic pizza experience.

Combining the universal appeal of pizza with the distinctive taste character of soppressa, Pizza Soppressa epitribes Italy’s culinary inventiveness. Made from pork, fat, salt, pepper, and a variety of spices, soppressa—from the Veneto region—is a salami. Using this ingredient as a pizza topping produces a taste sensation combining aspects of familiarity with uniqueness.

Pizza SOPPRESSA
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Pizza SOPPRESSA

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

4

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes
Calories

350

kcal

Soppressata pizza combines traditional Italian dry-cured salami, fresh mozzarella, spicy chiles, and honey, resulting in a harmonious fusion of savory, spicy, and sweet flavors. This recipe serves as a main course, yielding four portions and requiring 15 minutes of cooking time. The components consist of 1 pound of pizza dough, ½ cup of tomato sauce, 8 ounces of fresh mozzarella cheese, 115 grams of thinly sliced soppressata, 1 small serrano chile, 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon of honey, fresh basil leaves, flour, cornmeal, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C) and prepare the dough. Position the pizza on a pizza peel, apply tomato sauce, mozzarella, soppressata, serrano chile, and extra-virgin olive oil, then season with salt and black pepper. Cook the pizza for 10-12 minutes until it is golden and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned. Adorn with fresh basil leaves and serve promptly.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (450g) pizza dough, at room temperature

  • ½ cup (120ml) tomato sauce

  • 8 ounces (225g) fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into pieces

  • 4 ounces (115g) soppressata, thinly sliced

  • 1 small serrano chile, thinly sliced

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

  • Flour, for dusting

  • Cornmeal, for dusting

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

  • Preheat the Oven
  • Place a pizza stone or an inverted baking sheet on the lowest oven rack and preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C) for at least 30 minutes.
  • Prepare the Dough
  • On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll the pizza dough into a 12-inch (30cm) circle. If the dough resists stretching, let it rest for a few minutes before trying again.
  • Assemble the Pizza
  • Lightly dust a pizza peel or another inverted baking sheet with flour and cornmeal to prevent sticking. Transfer the stretched dough onto the peel.
  • Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch (2.5cm) border around the edges.
  • Distribute the torn mozzarella pieces over the sauce.
  • Arrange the soppressata slices evenly on top of the cheese.
  • Scatter the sliced serrano chile over the pizza for added heat.
  • Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil over the assembled pizza.
  • Season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Bake the Pizza
  • Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
  • Finish and Serve
  • Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a minute.
  • Drizzle the honey evenly over the hot pizza.
  • Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
  • Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Dough: For best results, use high-quality pizza dough. You can make your own or purchase from a local pizzeria or grocery store.
  • Soppressata: This Italian salami adds a rich, spicy flavor. If unavailable, substitute with another spicy salami or pepperoni.
  • Honey: The addition of honey provides a delightful contrast to the spicy and savory elements. For extra heat, consider using chili-infused honey.
  • Chiles: Adjust the amount of serrano chile to suit your spice tolerance. For a milder option, use sliced bell peppers.
  • Baking Surface: Using a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet preheated in the oven helps achieve a crispier crust.
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