Zapiekanka Style Homemade Pizza with Kewpie Mayo
Introducing our Zapiekanka Style Pizza with Kewpie Mayo, a bold and creamy take on a Polish street food classic.
We start with a base of classic Neapolitan-style tomato sauce, topped with a blend of fresh and low-moisture mozzarella for the perfect balance of creaminess and stretch. Robust Polish sausage (kielbasa) and spicy salami add a hearty, meaty element, while pickled gherkin (ogórki konserwowe) provides a delightful crunch and tang. The standout feature is a drizzle of Kewpie mayo, adding a rich, umami-packed flavour to every bite. Finally, this Zapiekanka pizza is garnished with fresh chives and crispy fried shallots for a bright, savoury finish.
With this recipe, you’ll experience a harmonious blend of textures and flavours that elevate the traditional Zapiekanka to a whole new level.
Zapiekanka Style Homemade Pizza with Kewpie Mayo
A Polish delight with a Japanese twist, this pizza is an amalgamation of traditional Zapiekanka flavours enhanced with the smooth richness of Kewpie mayo. Featuring fresh and low-moisture mozzarella, hearty Polish sausage, hot salami, and pickled gherkin, each slice guarantees a burst of flavour. Crafting this zapiekanka-inspired pizza requires a curated list of ingredients and a touch of love. Follow our step-by-step guide to recreate this at home. Smacznego! (That's "Bon appétit!" in Polish.) And as always, explore our other pizza recipes to spark your culinary creativity for the next pizza night!
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
- 1 ladle of pizza sauce
- Low moisture mozzarella cheese
- Fresh mozzarella cheese
- Polish Kielbasa
- Hot salami stick or pre sliced are both fine
- Polish gherkins
- Fresh chives
- Fried shallots
- Kewpie mayo
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: Follow any of our dough recipes. 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 and low moisture mozzarella into medium-sized pieces. Set aside.
- Prepare Polish Sausage (Kielbasa): Slice the kielbasa into thin, even pieces for even cooking during baking. Set aside.
- Prepare Hot Salami: If you have a stick of salami, slice into thin, even pieces. Set aside.
- Prepare Polish Gherkin (Ogórki Konserwowe): Slice the Polish gherkin into thin long slices. Set aside for topping.
- Prepare Chives: Roughly chop the fresh chives. Set aside.
- 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, use your fingertips to press out the air from the centre, leaving just under an inch of dough around the edge. This will help form a light, airy crust (cornicione). Shape the dough into an elongated oval, similar to a baguette.
- Assemble Zapiekanka Style Pizza: Start by spreading a layer of tomato sauce evenly across the base. Next, add low moisture and fresh mozzarella cheeses, hot salami, and kielbasa slices.
- Bake Zapiekanka Style Pizza:If you're using an outdoor pizza oven, launch the zapiekanka style pizza into the oven and bake for 60-90 seconds. 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.
- Serving: Once baked, remove the Zapiekanka Style Pizza from the oven and place on a serving board. Top with sliced gherkin and fried shallots. Sprinkle with chopped chives and finish with a healthy drizzle of Kewpie mayo. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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