Mangalitsa Speck Pizza
Ingredients
The Dough
1/2 teaspoon dry active yeast
1 pinch sugar
1 cup all purpose flour, divided
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons olive oil
The Toppings
1/2 cup San Marazano tomato sauce
1/4 cup Mangalitsa Belly Speck, very thinly sliced
Preparation
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Cover and let sit for 30 minutes.
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Add the remaining flour and salt.
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Using a mixer with a dough hook, stir on medium speed for 1 minute.
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Add the lard.
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Stir on medium speed for 2 minutes.
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Form the dough into a ball and place in a plastic bag or plastic container with a lid.
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Refrigerate overnight.
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Remove the dough and bring to room temperature (about 30 minutes).
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Punch down the dough, and divide into two equal dough balls.
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Round each piece of dough and let rest, covered for 5 minutes.
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Roll out each ball into a 6 to 8 inch round.
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Cover and rest the pizza dough for 5 minutes.
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Top each round with tomato sauce and a few tears of fresh mozzarella.
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Top with the speck, basil, arugula and flaked salt/chile flakes if using.
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Yield:
2 individual sized pizzas
Added:
Monday, October 4, 2010 - 9:27pm
