Description
Roman Pizza, or Pizza Romana, is a thin, crispy, and airy pizza known for its light dough and delicious toppings. Unlike Neapolitan pizza, it has a crunchier crust due to its longer fermentation and higher hydration dough. Perfect for a homemade pizza night!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Dough:
- 500g (4 cups) bread flour (or 00 flour)
- 325ml (1 ⅓ cups) water
- 3g (1 tsp) dry yeast
- 10g (2 tsp) salt
- 10ml (2 tsp) olive oil
For the Classic Toppings (Margherita Style):
- 200g (¾ cup) canned San Marzano tomatoes, crushed
- 200g (¾ cup) fresh mozzarella (Fior di Latte or Buffalo)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Prepare the Dough:
- In a large bowl, mix the flour and yeast. Slowly add water and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Add salt and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth. Add olive oil and knead again.
- Cover and let it rise for 24-48 hours in the refrigerator for better flavor.
Shape the Pizza:
- Remove the dough and let it sit at room temperature for 2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 250°C (480°F) or as hot as it can go. If using a pizza stone, preheat it for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough thinly on a floured surface. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
Add Toppings:
- Spread crushed tomatoes over the dough evenly. Sprinkle with salt and drizzle with olive oil.
- Tear the mozzarella and distribute it across the pizza.
Bake the Pizza:
- Bake for 7-10 minutes or until the crust is golden and crispy. If using a pizza stone, it may take less time.
- Remove from the oven, add fresh basil, and drizzle with more olive oil.
Serve & Enjoy!
Notes
- Fermentation Time: A longer fermentation (24-48 hours) enhances the flavor and makes the dough easier to digest.
- Topping Variations: Try Pizza Bianca (olive oil, rosemary, and sea salt) or Pizza Capricciosa (ham, mushrooms, artichokes, and olives).
- Best Baking Method: If you have a pizza stone or steel, use it for a crispier crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Pizza Romana, Roman-Style Pizza, Thin Crust Pizza, Italian Pizza, Homemade Pizza, Crispy Pizza