Pizza with Parma Ham and Parmesan
Crisp pizza crust, melted cheese and salty Parma ham give this pizza a clear Italian character. This recipe for pizza with Parma ham and Parmesan combines a hom…
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Instructions
Add tipo 0 flour, salt, dry yeast, olive oil and water to a stand mixer.
Knead the dough for at least 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a cloth.
Let the dough rise for about 1 hour, until doubled in size.
Divide the dough into 3 to 4 pieces.
Roll or press the pieces into thin pizza bases.
Finely chop shallots and garlic.
Take one tablespoon of the olive oil from the pizza dough and heat it in a saucepan.
Cook the shallots in the oil until soft and glossy.
Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute more.
Add canned tomatoes and sugar.
Let the sauce simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until it thickens and develops a rounder flavor.
Season with salt and pepper.
Spread tomato sauce on the pizza base.
Add grated cheese and thin slices of red onion.
Bake the pizza at 250 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes in a regular oven, or 2 to 3 minutes in a pizza oven.
Top the freshly baked pizza with Parma ham and grated Parmesan before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Energi ca. 674 kcal
Protein 34.2 g
Fett 57.8 g
Karbohydrater 5.0 g
Fiber 0.8 g
Sukker 2.1 g
Salt 3.2 g
Tips & tricks
Add the Parma ham right after the pizza comes out of the oven. The residual heat softens it without making it dry or tough.
Did you know?
Parma ham should be added to pizza after baking to preserve its silky texture and delicate saltiness. Parmesan adds extra umami and depth, while thin red onion gives a little sweetness and freshness. The result is a pizza that feels more elegant without requiring many ingredients.
