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Stracciatella and Pancetta Pizza

Stracciatella and Pancetta Pizza

This pizza blends the crispy, salty goodness of pancetta with the velvety smoothness of stracciatella, creating a rich and indulgent combination. Finished with dried oregano, a drizzle of chilli oil, and fresh basil, this pizza offers a perfect balance of savoury, creamy, and lightly spiced flavours.
To make this Stracciatella and Pancetta Pizza, you'll need a few simple ingredients and a bit of time to prepare the dough and toppings. Follow our step-by-step instructions and you'll be delighting in a slice of this delicious pizza in no time. Bon appétit! And remember to explore our other homemade pizza recipes for inspiration for your next pizza adventure!
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Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American, Australian, Italian, Pizza
Servings 2 people

Equipment

  • Outdoor Pizza Oven, Pizza Steel, or Stone (if using a home oven)
  • 1 Pizza Peel
  • 1 wooden chopping board or peel for prep and serving

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pizza dough ball
  • Stracciatella cheese
  • Pancetta
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Chilli oil
  • Dried oregano

Instructions
 

  • Prepare Dough: Follow any of our dough recipes. You will need to prepare the dough at least 24 hours ahead of time.
  • Prepare Stracciatella: Stracciatella cheese should be kept chilled until needed. No preparation is required beforehand, as it will be added after baking.
  • Prepare Pancetta: Slice the pancetta into thin pieces if not pre-sliced. Set aside for assembly.
  • Preheat Oven:
    If using an outdoor pizza 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.
    For a home oven, using a pizza steel or stone, place the stone or steel 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: Evenly distribute the pancetta across the dough. Drizzle with EVOO.
  • Bake Your Pizza:
    If you're using an 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 avoid burning.
    For a home oven with a pizza steel or stone, the bake time should be around 7-10 minutes.
  • Post-Bake Garnish: Once the pizza is baked, remove from oven and place on a serving board. Sprinkle dried oregano over the top. Add generous dollops of stracciatella cheese, followed by a light drizzle of chilli oil. Finish with fresh basil leaves for garnish.
  • Serving: Now, it’s time to enjoy your Stracciatella and Pancetta Pizza, the perfect balance of creamy stracciatella cheese, crispy pancetta, and aromatic basil with a touch of spice!
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