Pizza Portuguesa

Rating

Calories: Approx. 250 per serving

Macros: Proteins: 12g, Fats: 10g, Carbohydrates: 30g

Cooking time: 55 minutes

Recipe ingredients:

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Categories: Homemade, Pizza, Portuguese, Brazilian, Main Course, Comfort Food, Cheesy, Crispy, Baking

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Indulge in the delicious and authentic flavors of a classic Homemade Portuguese Pizza, known as 'Pizza Portuguesa'. This sumptuous pizza combines a crispy homemade dough with a delightful mix of vibrant toppings, making it a perfect main course for any gathering.

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Ingredients

For the Dough:
🌾 500 grams wheat flour
🍞 15 grams fresh biological yeast 1 tablet
💧 1/2 cup warm water
🫒 4 tablespoons oil
🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt
🍬 1/2 teaspoon sugar
🥃 1/2 tablespoon cachaça

For the Toppings:
🍅 Tomato sauce
🧀 Mozzarella cheese grated
🥚 Boiled egg diced
🍖 Diced ham
🌿 Fresh peas
🧅 Red onion sliced
🫒 Black olives whole
🌴 Palm heart

Instructions

1- Preparing the Dough:

Crumble the 15 grams 1 tablet of fresh biological yeast in a small bowl.
Add 1/2 teaspoon of sugar to the yeast.

2- Mixing Starter:

Pour 1/2 cup of warm water over the yeast and sugar.
Stir with a spoon until dissolved, creating a creamy mixture.

3- Preparing Flour:

Sift 500 grams of wheat flour onto a clean countertop or in a large mixing bowl.
Create a well in the center of the flour and pour the yeast mixture into it.

4- Combining Ingredients:

Add 4 tablespoons of oil, 1/2 tablespoon of cachaça, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Begin mixing ingredients by hand, working from the center outwards.

5- Kneading the Dough:

Knead vigorously on a floured surface until the dough is smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky.
Adjust with more flour if necessary.

6- First Rise:

Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a lightly oiled bowl, and cover with a clean kitchen towel.
Allow the dough to rest in a warm area for 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.

7- Assembling and Baking the Pizza:

Once risen, divide the dough into four equal portions.
On a floured surface, roll out one portion into a thin, round shape with a rolling pin.

8- Preparing Crust:

Transfer the rolled dough to a pizza pan.
Prick the dough with a fork to prevent excessive rising during pre-baking.

9- Topping and Baking:

Pre-bake the crust until lightly golden.
Remove the pre-baked crust and spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over it.

10- Final Toppings and Bake:
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce.
- Top evenly with diced boiled egg, diced ham, peas, sliced onion, and black olives.

11- Completing the Pizza:
- Add another layer of mozzarella cheese, or any additional cheeses desired.
- Bake in the oven or grill until cheese is melted, bubbly, and the crust is crispy.

Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Equipment: