Authentic Caprese Pizza Recipe Italy, Europe

Name: Caprese Pizza
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Western European
Ingredients: DOUGH; 1 ¼ cups (150g) all-purpose flour, plus more for shaping the dough; ½ tsp fine sea salt; ¼ tsp active dry yeast; ½ cups (120 ml) warm water; TOPPING; olive oil, to drizzle; 1 tsp flaky sea salt; 1 ball of mozzarella, sliced; 1 ½ pints (730g) of cherry tomatoes, cut in half; a handful of basil leaves; balsamic reduction, to drizzle

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Introduction & history

A take on Caprese salad, Caprese pizza, is a simple to make, healthy version of pizza, consisting of a pizza dough topped with mozzarella, tomatoes, a little salt and pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Basil is added once the pizza is baked, so the leaves don't wilt from the heat, while the balsamic reduction is often added to provide a touch of sweetness which balances out the acidity of the tomatoes. Once assembled, the pizza is baked in a preheated oven for 10-12 minutes.

Main ingredients

Flour
Cherry Tomato
Mozzarella
Basil
Olive Oil