Honey Fungus Mushroom, Parsley & Chives Pizza
Honey fungus mushrooms offer an earthy, meaty bite and pair surprisingly well with the light heat of green chilli and the freshness of parsley and chives. This pizza is a celebration of foraged flavour and simple, satisfying contrasts.To create this fresh, garden inspired pizza, you'll need a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time to prep the dough and toppings Follow our step-by-step instructions and you'll be indulging in a slice of this refined and flavourful pizza in no time. Bon appétit! And don't forget to check out some of our other pizza recipes for inspiration for your next pie day!
Equipment
- Outdoor Pizza Oven, Pizza Steel, or Stone (if using a home oven)
- 1 Pizza Peel
- 1 frying pan
- 1 wooden chopping board or peel for prep and serving
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough ball
- 1 ladle of pizza sauce
- Fresh mozzarella cheese
- Low moisture mozzarella cheese
- Honey fungus mushrooms
- Green chilli
- Fresh parsley
- Fresh chives
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Butter
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: Follow any of our dough recipes. For this particular bake, we used our cold fermentation dough recipe, opting for a 72 hour fermentation period.You will need to prepare the dough at least 24 hours ahead of time.
- Prepare Sauce: We recommend our standard pizza sauce which is versatile, simple to make and is perfect for Neapolitan style pizzas.Spice up this sauce however you like, remember the best part about making pizza is the creative process!
- Prepare Cheese: Place your fresh mozzarella in a container or bowl with a paper towel at the bottom to allow some of the water to drain. Tear both the fresh mozzarella and low moisture mozzarella cheeses into medium-sized pieces. Set aside.
- Prepare Honey Fungus Mushrooms: Clean the honey fungus mushrooms thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris. Sauté the mushrooms in butter over medium heat with until tender and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- Prepare Chives and Parsley: Roughly chop fresh chives. Separate parsley into sprigs and set both aside for garnishing after baking.
- Prepare Chillies: Slice your chillies. Adjust the amount depending on your heat tolerance Set aside for assembly.
- Preheat Oven:Outdoor Pizza Oven: If using an outdoor pizza oven like an Ooni pizza oven, aim for a temperature of 450-500°C at the center of your pizza stone. Use an infrared thermometer to ensure accuracy. It should take around 25-30 minutes to reach temperature.Home Oven: Place pizza steel or stone inside the oven and preheat to the highest temperature for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare Base: On a lightly floured surface, stretch out the dough by hand according to the steps outlined in our dough recipe.Once you're happy with the shape of the base, lightly dust your pizza peel and transfer the dough onto the peel.
- Assemble Pizza: Spread a ladle of sauce onto the base in a circular motion, starting from the centre and working outwards. Distribute the fresh and low-moisture mozzarella evenly, making sure each piece is about 2 cm in diameter and spaced at least 1.5 cm apart. Arrange the sautéed honey fungus mushrooms over the cheese, followed by the sliced chillies. Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
- Bake Your Pizza:Outdoor Pizza Oven: Launch the pizza into the oven and bake for 60-90 seconds. Keep an eye on the pie and rotate every 10-15 seconds to ensure even cooking and to prevent burning.Home Oven: Launch pizza onto a pizza steel or stone, the bake time should be around 7-10 minutes.
- Serving: Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and place on a serving board. Garnish with fresh parsley and chives.Slice and enjoy your fresh, hearty homemade pizza topped with honey fungus mushrooms, parsley, chives, and chilli!
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