CAL-ITALIA PIZZA WITH PROSCIUTTO AND FIGS

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Cal-Italia Pizza with Prosciutto and Figs image

Provided by Tony Gemignani

Categories     Cheese     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Lunch     Small Plates

Yield Makes one 13-inch pizza; 6 slices

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (13-ounce/370-gram) ball Master Dough , preferably with starter made with Poolish
1 cup (255 grams) balsamic vinegar
3 parts flour mixed with 1 part semolina, for dusting
2-ounce (55-gram) piece Asiago cheese, cold, for shaving
6 ounces (170 grams) whole-milk mozzarella cheese, shredded (1-1/2 cups)
1-1/2 ounces (45 grams) Gorgonzola cheese, broken into small pieces
2 to 3 tablespoons (40-60 grams) fig jam, preferably Dalmatia brand
3 ounces (85 grams) thinly sliced prosciutto (about 6 slices)
Special equipment:
2 pizza baking stones or steels, pizza peel

Steps:

  • Remove the dough ball from the refrigerator and leave wrapped at room temperature until the dough warms to 60°F to 65°F. Meanwhile, set up the oven with two pizza stones or baking steels and preheat to 500°F for 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, put the vinegar in a small, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Once steam is rising from the surface, reduce the heat to the lowest setting to keep the vinegar below a simmer. No bubbles should break through the surface. If the lowest setting is still too hot, place the pan over a diffuser. Once the vinegar has reduced by three-fourths, remove it from the heat. The glaze can be stored in a covered container at room temperature for several months.
  • Dust the work surface with the dusting mixture, then move the dough to the surface and dust the top.
  • Sprinkle a wooden peel with the dusting mixture.
  • Roll out the dough into a round 15 inches in diameter. Using a pizza wheel, trim the dough to a 13-inch round, flatten the edge, then dock the surface of the dough.
  • Move the dough to the peel. As you work, shake the peel forward and backward to ensure the dough isn't sticking.
  • Using a vegetable peeler, shave the Asiago over the surface of the dough, leaving a 3/4-inch border. Mound the mozzarella in the center of the pizza and use your fingertips to spread it out evenly over the Asiago.
  • Slide the pizza onto the top stone.
  • Bake for 7 minutes. Lift the pizza onto the peel and distribute the Gorgonzola pieces evenly over the top. Rotate the pizza 180 degrees, transfer it to the bottom stone, and bake for 3 to 4 minutes, until the bottom is browned and crisp and the top is golden brown.
  • Transfer the pizza to a cutting board and cut into 6 wedges. Spoon small dollops of fig jam (about 1/4 teaspoon each) around the pizza. Tear the prosciutto slices lengthwise into 2 or 3 strips and drape the pieces over the pizza slices. To finish, squeeze a thin spiral of balsamic glaze onto the pizza.

Vyron Ochieng
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This pizza is so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use pre-made pizza dough, which saves me a lot of time.


Khaled Manna
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I love the crispy crust and the flavorful toppings on this pizza. The prosciutto and figs are a great combination, and the balsamic glaze adds a nice touch of sweetness.


Mano Doll
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This pizza is a great way to use up leftover prosciutto and figs. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat more fruits and vegetables.


Ali Ahmed
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I've made this pizza several times now, and it's always a hit. My family and friends love it, and I always get rave reviews.


Debra Debby
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This pizza is so easy to make, and it's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I love that I can use store-bought pizza dough, which saves me a lot of time.


Robert Morey
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I love how this pizza is both sweet and savory. The figs and prosciutto are a perfect match, and the balsamic glaze adds a nice finishing touch.


Ayemohba Idemoh
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This pizza is a great way to change up your usual pizza routine. The combination of prosciutto, figs, and arugula is so unique and delicious.


MD yaisn
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I've never made pizza before, but this recipe made it so easy. The pizza turned out perfectly, and it was so delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Hammad Sheerazi
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This pizza is so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use pre-made pizza dough, which saves me a lot of time.


Sofia Valenzuela
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I love the crispy crust and the flavorful toppings on this pizza. The prosciutto and figs are a great combination, and the balsamic glaze adds a nice touch of sweetness.


Sana Sara
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This pizza is a great way to use up leftover prosciutto and figs. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat more fruits and vegetables.


Israrcenin
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I've made this pizza several times now, and it's always a hit. My family and friends love it, and I always get rave reviews.


Shelsie St eloi
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This pizza is so easy to make, and it's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I love that I can use store-bought pizza dough, which saves me a lot of time.


AnnRich 40
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this pizza. The figs and prosciutto are a perfect match, and the balsamic glaze adds a nice finishing touch.


Nandy Pharidah
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This pizza is a great way to impress your guests. It's beautiful and delicious, and it's sure to be a hit at your next party.


Jordan Dancy
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I'm always looking for new and exciting pizza recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The combination of flavors is unique and delicious, and the pizza is so easy to make.


Savannah Cecala
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This pizza is so easy to make, and it's perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal. I love that I can use pre-made pizza dough, which saves me a lot of time.


Muhammad Mohid
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I'm not usually a fan of figs, but this pizza changed my mind. The sweetness of the figs paired so well with the salty prosciutto and the tangy balsamic glaze. I'll definitely be making this again.


Elusive Therapy (Elusive)
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I made this pizza for a party and it was a total showstopper! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. The presentation was beautiful and the taste was even better.


Ahmad Ahtsham
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This pizza was a huge hit with my family! The combination of prosciutto, figs, and arugula was perfect, and the balsamic glaze added a delicious finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again.