Monday, September 6, 2010

Nonna's pizza... or is it Yia Yia's?

In keeping with the Italian theme lately, I just scored my good friend's highly guarded pizza recipe. I told him I'd keep it anonymous while putting it online for the 'World' to see. He makes a pretty convincing Italian pizza for a Greek guy. Wait, did the Greeks or the Italians invent pizza? I'm going to stay out of that one...





Here's what you need for 2 pizzas:

-1 bag of dough from your local grocery, if you don't make your own that is
- At least a pint of tomato sauce (homemade of course)
- Quarter white onion, sliced
- Hot Soppressata (50g, sliced)
- Prosciutto (50g, sliced)
- Provolone and mozzarella (1 ball each, shredded)
- Salt, pepper, olive oil
- Mozzarella di bufala (1 ball, sliced)
- Arugula

* Cut the dough your grandmother made with love in half, respectfully
* Sprinkle a bit of flour on the counter top and flatten the dough (thin!) with a roller
* Flour your ceramic pizza stone and lay the dough on it. Yes, an oven pan will do, I guess
* Let the dough rise in the cold oven for 40-50 minutes
* Remove the dough, spread a desired amount of sauce onto it and season with salt and pepper
* Cover with a desired amount of shredded cheese, onions, and soppressata
* Bake at 375 until the dough is cooked but before the cheese starts to brown too much
* Remove the pizza, shut off the oven, add the mozzarella slices and throw it back in until the cheese has melted
* Take it out again, add arugula, prosciutto, and a sprinkling of olive oil (if there's not enough oil from the meat)


Bellissimo! How do you say that in Greek?

GG

5 comments:

  1. Amazing post GG! i'd say those in Napoli would claim pizza is theirs, which is true. But then again, that didnt help them win the world championships this year.
    Although not a typical greek dish, they're known to cook anything with authenticity, from Thai to Alaskan.
    Keep'em comin mate!

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  2. Not sure about the Greeks, but perhaps bellissima may work better for the Italians. Good recipe. Try any tuna on it yet?

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  3. Have had pizza world-wide. This one looks "to die for!" Wine paring suggestion? :)

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  4. I love your blog!

    Have a nice time!
    Paula

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  5. Thanks guys!

    Susan, as for a wine pairing, maybe a Chianti or a Merlot!

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