Pinsa is an alternative to classic pizza, with a history dating back to ancient Rome. The aromatic, crispy dough made from a mixture of various flours and baker’s yeast quickly gained popularity due to its digestibility and interesting flavor. How do you prepare authentic pinsa? Discover our recipe for this lighter cousin of pizza!
Ingredients
Dough:
- Italian type 00 flour – 500 g
- Water – 400 ml
- Olive oil – 10 ml
- Salt – 12 g
- Dried yeast – 4 g
Sauce:
- Canned peeled tomatoes – 500 g
- Extra virgin olive oil – 10 ml
- Salt – 2 g
Toppings:
- Arugula – 60 g
- Cherry tomatoes – 80 g
- Salt – 2 g
- Black pepper – 1.5 g
- Olive oil – 20 ml
- Stracciatella cheese – 2 pieces
Preparation
Dough:
Step 1: Prepare the Base Sift the flour into a large bowl, then add the yeast and 320 ml of water. Mix well.
Step 2: Roll out the Dough Sprinkle a work surface with flour, then place the dough on it and start kneading. After a while, add olive oil and salt.
Step 3: Knead the Dough Knead the dough for about 5-6 minutes to incorporate the oil. Then add the remaining water and continue kneading for another 5-6 minutes. The dough should be slightly sticky but not runny.
Step 4: Let the Dough Rise Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 48 hours (or preferably 72 hours).
Step 5: Shape the Pinsa Remove the dough from the refrigerator and divide it into two pieces. Shape each into an oval-shaped disk.
Sauce:
Step 1: Crush the Tomatoes Pass the tomatoes through a sieve into a large bowl set over a coarse strainer.
Step 2: Season the Sauce Add salt and olive oil to the tomatoes. Mix well.
Step 3: Spread the Sauce on the Dough Spread the sauce evenly over the dough, leaving no empty edges.
Toppings:
Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients Wash and dry the arugula. Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half.
Step 2: Bake the Pinsa Place the sauced pinsa in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Repeat the same process with the second portion of dough.
Step 3: Add Fresh Ingredients Top the baked, aromatic pinsa with arugula, then spread stracciatella cheese over it. Finally, add a few chopped cherry tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, drizzle with olive oil, and it’s ready!
