GORGONZOLA AND GRAPE PIZZA

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Categories     Cheese     Appetizer     Bake     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     Blue Cheese     Fall     Grape     Fontina     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 (first course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

For dough
1 (1/4-oz) package active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4 cup warm water (105-115°F)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
For topping
1/3 cup Vin Santo
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 cups red seedless grapes (9 oz), halved lengthwise
5 oz Italian Fontina, rind discarded and cheese cut into 1/4-inch dice (1 cup)
2 oz Gorgonzola dolce, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
Special Equipment
a pizza stone; parchment paper

Steps:

  • Make dough:
  • Stir together yeast, 1 tablespoon flour, and 1/4 cup warm water in a cup and let stand until mixture appears creamy on surface, about 5 minutes. (If mixture doesn't appear creamy, discard and start over with new yeast.)
  • Whisk salt into 1 1/4 cups flour in a large bowl, then add yeast mixture, oil, and remaining 1/2 cup warm water and stir until smooth. Stir in enough flour (1/4 to 1/2 cup) for dough to begin to pull away from side of bowl. (This pizza dough will be slightly wetter than others you may have made.)
  • Knead dough on a floured work surface with floured hands, reflouring when dough becomes too sticky, but using as little flour as possible, until dough is smooth, soft, and elastic, about 8 minutes. Form dough into a ball and dust generously with flour. Put dough in a medium bowl and cover bowl with plastic wrap, then let dough rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/4 hours.
  • Shape dough and make topping:
  • At least 45 minutes before baking pizza, put pizza stone on oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat to 500°F.
  • Do not punch down dough. Gently dredge dough in a bowl of flour to coat, then transfer to a parchment-lined pizza peel or baking sheet (without sides). Lightly flour parchment (around dough). Pat out dough evenly with your fingers and stretch into a 13-inch round. (Do not handle dough more than necessary. If dough is sticky, dust it lightly with flour.)
  • Bring Vin Santo with sugar to a boil in a small heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then boil, uncovered, until reduced to about 1 tablespoon, about 5 minutes. Add grapes to saucepan and stir gently to coat with syrup, then transfer to a bowl. Add cheeses and pepper to bowl, then stir to combine.
  • Assemble pizza:
  • Arrange topping on dough leaving a 1-inch border.
  • Slide pizza on parchment onto pizza stone. Bake pizza until dough is crisp and browned and cheese is golden and bubbling in spots, 14 to 16 minutes. Using peel or baking sheet, transfer pizza to a cutting board. Cool 5 minutes and remove parchment before slicing.

Ayaan Chaudhary
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I'm not a fan of gorgonzola, but I actually really enjoyed this pizza. The grapes added a nice sweetness and the crust was crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Shorouk Ehab
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This pizza was a bit of a disappointment. The gorgonzola was too strong and the grapes were too sweet. The crust was also a bit too crispy. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Victor Van vic
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this pizza. The gorgonzola and grapes were a great combination and the crust was perfectly crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ayandalima America
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This pizza is a must-try! The combination of gorgonzola and grapes is unique and delicious. The crust is crispy and the flavors are well-balanced. I highly recommend it.


Abdala Goro
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This pizza was so easy to make and it turned out amazing! The gorgonzola and grapes were a perfect combination. I will definitely be making this again.


KUGONZA STEPHEN
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I made this pizza for my family and they loved it! The crust was crispy and the flavors were delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Action Zakir Hussain
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The pizza was good, but I found the gorgonzola to be a bit overpowering. I would recommend using a milder cheese next time.


Mohammad Mishu
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This pizza was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less grapes or adding some savory toppings to balance it out.


Martin Helvig
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I'm not usually a fan of gorgonzola, but I really enjoyed this pizza. The grapes added a nice sweetness and the crust was crispy.


Alfaj Sorkar
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This pizza was easy to make and tasted great. I will definitely be making it again.


UNPREDICTABLE 254
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I made this pizza for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


onil xhettri
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pizza turned out perfectly. It was a big hit with my guests.


Muhammad Surur
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This pizza is amazing! The combination of flavors is out of this world. I highly recommend it.


Malik Qamir Qamir
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Not a fan of gorgonzola, but this pizza was still pretty good. The grapes added a nice sweetness and the crust was crispy. Would recommend to others.


Rajan Shah
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Just made this pizza and it turned out great! The flavors of the gorgonzola and grapes were perfectly balanced. I added a bit of arugula on top for an extra kick.


Bhekumuzi Mtetwa
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This pizza was a hit with my family! I used a store-bought crust to save time, and the combination of gorgonzola and grapes was delicious. Will definitely make again.