CAL-ITALIA PIZZA WITH PROSCIUTTO AND FIGS

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Provided by Tony Gemignani

Categories     Cheese     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Lunch     Small Plates

Yield Makes one 13-inch pizza; 6 slices

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (13-ounce/370-gram) ball Master Dough , preferably with starter made with Poolish
1 cup (255 grams) balsamic vinegar
3 parts flour mixed with 1 part semolina, for dusting
2-ounce (55-gram) piece Asiago cheese, cold, for shaving
6 ounces (170 grams) whole-milk mozzarella cheese, shredded (1-1/2 cups)
1-1/2 ounces (45 grams) Gorgonzola cheese, broken into small pieces
2 to 3 tablespoons (40-60 grams) fig jam, preferably Dalmatia brand
3 ounces (85 grams) thinly sliced prosciutto (about 6 slices)
Special equipment:
2 pizza baking stones or steels, pizza peel

Steps:

  • Remove the dough ball from the refrigerator and leave wrapped at room temperature until the dough warms to 60°F to 65°F. Meanwhile, set up the oven with two pizza stones or baking steels and preheat to 500°F for 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, put the vinegar in a small, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Once steam is rising from the surface, reduce the heat to the lowest setting to keep the vinegar below a simmer. No bubbles should break through the surface. If the lowest setting is still too hot, place the pan over a diffuser. Once the vinegar has reduced by three-fourths, remove it from the heat. The glaze can be stored in a covered container at room temperature for several months.
  • Dust the work surface with the dusting mixture, then move the dough to the surface and dust the top.
  • Sprinkle a wooden peel with the dusting mixture.
  • Roll out the dough into a round 15 inches in diameter. Using a pizza wheel, trim the dough to a 13-inch round, flatten the edge, then dock the surface of the dough.
  • Move the dough to the peel. As you work, shake the peel forward and backward to ensure the dough isn't sticking.
  • Using a vegetable peeler, shave the Asiago over the surface of the dough, leaving a 3/4-inch border. Mound the mozzarella in the center of the pizza and use your fingertips to spread it out evenly over the Asiago.
  • Slide the pizza onto the top stone.
  • Bake for 7 minutes. Lift the pizza onto the peel and distribute the Gorgonzola pieces evenly over the top. Rotate the pizza 180 degrees, transfer it to the bottom stone, and bake for 3 to 4 minutes, until the bottom is browned and crisp and the top is golden brown.
  • Transfer the pizza to a cutting board and cut into 6 wedges. Spoon small dollops of fig jam (about 1/4 teaspoon each) around the pizza. Tear the prosciutto slices lengthwise into 2 or 3 strips and drape the pieces over the pizza slices. To finish, squeeze a thin spiral of balsamic glaze onto the pizza.

Fadt Khan
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This was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


rhhh rajakhan
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This pizza is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


N.S.G Raj
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This was a great weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make and my family loved it.


Gaming with razon
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This pizza is perfect for a party!


RJ Ontor
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I love the unique flavor combination of this pizza. The prosciutto and figs are a great match.


George Samuel Thomas
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This was my first time making pizza from scratch and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the pizza was delicious.


Albert Beyers
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This pizza is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever toppings I have on hand.


md shaidi
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I've made this pizza several times now and it's always a hit. The combination of prosciutto, figs, and arugula is just perfect.


Binamrakhadgi Binamrakhadgi
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The pizza was easy to make and turned out perfectly.


Xender Baigal
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This pizza was amazing! The crust was crispy, the toppings were flavorful, and the balsamic glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this again.


Hafiz Sb
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The crust was a bit soggy, but the toppings were good.


JOSE ARISMENDI
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This pizza was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less balsamic glaze.


LR7 Gaming
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I followed the recipe exactly and my pizza turned out perfectly. The crust was thin and crispy, and the toppings were delicious. I especially liked the combination of prosciutto and figs.


Delight Evangelical Ministries Sierra Leone
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This pizza was easy to make and turned out great! The crust was crispy and the toppings were flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Susan Lemon
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I love the unique flavor combination of this pizza. The prosciutto and figs are a great match, and the arugula adds a nice peppery flavor. The balsamic glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


MR. MHT
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This pizza was a hit! The combination of prosciutto, figs, and arugula was perfect, and the balsamic glaze added a delicious touch of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.


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