Pizza Al Taglio
Pizza al taglio, or "pizza by the slice," is a popular Italian street food that is perfect for sharing with friends and family. This recipe will guide you through making your own delicious pizza al taglio at home.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Assorted toppings (e.g., pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and yeast. Gradually add the warm water and mix until a dough forms.
- Add the salt and olive oil to the dough, then knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease a large baking sheet.
- Punch down the dough and transfer it to the prepared baking sheet. Press the dough out to the edges of the sheet, creating a thick crust.
- Spread the tomato sauce over the dough, then sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese and your choice of toppings.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Let the pizza cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 25 minutes
- Total time:
- 45 minutes
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 35g
- Protein
- 12g
- Fat
- 14g
Supplies
Baking sheet Mixing bowl Measuring cups and spoons
Tools
Oven Pizza cutter
Serving suggestions
Serve the pizza al taglio with a side salad and a glass of Italian red wine for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a crispier crust, pre-bake the dough for 5 minutes before adding the toppings.
Cost
$10