Prosciutto pizza is a favorite in Italian pizzerias, whether it’s served with arugula or without it. In this simple prosciutto pizza recipe, I’ll show you all the tips and tricks you need to make it at home.
Prosciutto pizza is a great example of why Italian cuisine is so beloved. Very simple ingredients – in fact only one topping: prosciutto. And yet it’s such a delicious pizza, with layer upon layer of flavor. A great example of the good old saying, sometimes less is more.
Tips For Making Prosciutto Pizza At Home
- The amounts in this recipe make 1 large prosciutto pizza.
- You need 280 g (10 oz) of dough for a regular size pizza, and 140 g (5 oz) for a small pizza.
- If you are making more than one pizza, divide the dough into equal pieces, about 10 oz or 280 g each, and form each piece into a ball.
- Prosciutto, cured Italian ham, is a key ingredient in this recipe. Use the best quality product!
- See my pizza dough recipe for more details.
- Also learn how to shape your pizza at home.
Prosciutto Pizza
How to make authentic Italian prosciutto pizza at home
Ingredients
- 10 oz pizza dough 280 g
- 4 tbsp tomato purée (passata) 66 g
- olive oil extra virgin, a few drops
- 1 pinch oregano dried
- 1 pinch salt
- 4 ½ oz fresh mozzarella cheese 125 g
- 8 slices prosciutto approx. 90 g
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to the highest temperature possible.
- Form the pizza dough into a ball. Start by making a circular motion with the palm of your hand, with some pressure. Then release the pressure gradually until you get a nice ball shape. Put the dough ball on a lightly floured work surface. Dust them with some more flour, and let them proof covered with a kitchen towel for another 15 minutes.
- Shape the dough into a large, thin disc and place it in a pizza pan.
- Spoon the tomato purée (passata) onto the center of the dough. Using the back of a spoon or a ladle, spread the tomato in circular motions toward the edges. Leave a border about 1 inch (2–3 cm) wide.
- Drizzle with a few drops of extra virgin olive oil, then sprinkle with dried oregano and salt.
- Add the mozzarella. Tear it into bite-size pieces and place them over the tomato sauce.
- Arrange the prosciutto slices over the pizza, covering everything except the edges.
- Transfer the pizza to the oven. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
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