Best Mushroom Pizza
Mushroom pizza is a delicious, customizable dish that's easy to make at home. It allows you to choose fresh ingredients, avoid preservatives, and experiment with flavors. This guide will teach you how to select the best mushrooms, prepare perfect dough, and bake your pizza to golden perfection. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced cook, you'll find tips to elevate your homemade pizza and make your pizza night unforgettable!
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 packet 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm water 110°F/45°C
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Sauce:
- ½ cup tomato sauce or marinara
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon olive oil
For the Toppings:
- 2 cups fresh mushrooms button, cremini, or portobello, thinly sliced
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional
- 1 small onion thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil for sautéing mushrooms
- Fresh basil leaves optional, for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Dough
- Mix yeast, sugar, and warm water in a bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Put the dough in a bowl greased with oil, cover, and let it there for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
Step 2: Prepare the Sauce
- In a small bowl, mix tomato sauce, oregano, garlic powder, and olive oil. Set aside.
Step 3: Sauté the Mushrooms
- Pour olive oil in a pan and heat it.
- Add sliced mushrooms and minced garlic. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender. Set aside.
Step 4: Assemble the Pizza
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
- Use a floured surface and roll out the dough into around 12-inch circle.
- Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined pizza peel or baking sheet.
- Spread the sauce evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Add sautéed mushrooms and any additional toppings like onions or Parmesan.
Step 5: Bake the Pizza
- Put the pizza onto the hot stone or baking sheet.
- Cook for about 10-12 minutes until you see the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
Step 6: Serve
- When ready remove it from the oven and give it for 2-3 minutes to cool.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
- Slice and serve immediately.