- The sun-dried tomato stayed hard on the pizza. What did I do wrong?
- If you used dry (bagged) sun-dried tomatoes, they need to be rehydrated (softened) in hot water beforehand. The version preserved in oil can be used immediately.
Pizza ai Pomodori Secchi (Sun-Dried Tomato Pizza)
Sun-dried tomatoes capture the taste of sunshine. In the south, excess tomatoes are dried in the sun, concentrating the flavour into an 'umami-bomb'. This pizza doesn't require many toppings because the intensity of the dried tomato dominates the palate.
Ingredients
300
g
Pizza dough
100
g
Sun-dried tomatoes in oil (drained)
200
g
Mozzarella cheese
50
g
Parmesan cheese
2
tbsp
Olive oil (the tomato oil is good too)
1
leaves
Fresh basil
2
cloves
Garlic
1
pinch
Salt
1
pinch
Black pepper
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Equipment Needed
- Knife
- Chopping board
Allergen Information
Cereals containing gluten
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Roll out the dough. If you like intense flavours, brush thinly with the spicy oil from the sun-dried tomatoes.
Tip: This adds extra flavour to the dough.
2
✓
Cut the sun-dried tomatoes into strips and slice the garlic. Scatter over the dough.
Tip: Cut the garlic thinly so it roasts but doesn't burn to bitterness.
3
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Sprinkle with Parmesan, then cover with Mozzarella.
Tip: The cheese forms a protective layer over the easily scorched sun-dried tomatoes.
4
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Bake at 220°C for 12-15 minutes.
Tip: Golden brown cheese indicates it is ready.
5
✓
Serve with fresh basil.
Tip: The sweet-peppery taste of basil matches the tomato acidity well.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 300 g Pizza dough
- 100 g Sun-dried tomatoes in oil (drained)
- 200 g Mozzarella cheese
- 50 g Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp Olive oil (the tomato oil is good too)
- 1 leaves Fresh basil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Black pepper