Description
A authentic Mediterranean pizza with a thin, crispy crust topped with fresh vegetables, olives, and creamy feta cheese. This recipe captures the essence of coastal Mediterranean cuisine with simple, quality ingredients.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
3½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon instant yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1½ cups warm water (110°F)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
For the Sauce:
1 can (14 oz) crushed San Marzano tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Toppings:
8 oz fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
4 oz crumbled feta cheese
½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small bell pepper, thinly sliced
¼ cup artichoke hearts, quartered
2 tablespoons capers, drained
Fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
1. Combine flour, salt, and yeast. Add warm water and olive oil. Knead 8-10 minutes until smooth.
2. Let dough rise 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
3. Mix sauce ingredients and let flavors meld at room temperature.
4. Preheat oven with pizza stone to 475°F for 30 minutes.
5. Divide dough in two. Hand-stretch each into 12-inch circles.
6. Top with sauce, cheeses, and vegetables.
7. Bake 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese bubbles.
8. Drizzle with olive oil and scatter fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality ingredients especially for the olive oil and cheeses.
Don’t overload toppings or the crust will become soggy.
Allow dough to come to room temperature if refrigerated.
Let pizza rest 2 minutes before slicing for easier serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: mediterranean pizza, homemade pizza, healthy pizza, vegetarian pizza