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Pizza alla Barese with tomatoes and black olives
Simple elegance from Bari with sweet tomatoes and salty black olives.

Pizza alla Barese

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Main Courses
The southern Italian region of Puglia, and particularly the city of Bari, is famous for its excellent quality olive oil and vegetables. Pizza alla Barese (often known in focaccia form too) is the triumph of simplicity: the dough is salty, crispy, and on top, sun-ripened tomatoes and salty, characterful black olives meet. This isn't about cheese, but about the perfect harmony of dough and toppings.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 18 mins
⌛ Total Time 33 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 490 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Pizza baking tray
  • Knife for slicing tomatoes

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat the oven to 220°C. Grease the baking tray with olive oil.

Tip: The oil here is not just non-stick, but also a flavouring and texture enhancer.
2 ✓

Stretch the dough into the tray. Spread with the sauce, sprinkle with oregano.

Tip: Oregano is tomato's best friend, but crumble it in your palm before baking to activate its scent.
3 ✓

Press the fresh tomato pieces and olives into the dough.

Tip: If you press the topping into the dough a little (like with focaccia), the flavours permeate the dough better during baking.
4 ✓

Sprinkle with the mozzarella, and bake for 15-18 minutes until the edge is golden brown.

Tip: The juice of the fresh tomato caramelises a little in the oven, giving a sweet contrast to the salty olive.
5 ✓

Before serving, drizzle with a little more raw olive oil and fresh basil.

Tip: Raw oil ("crudo") adds a fresh, grassy taste to the baked dough.

Recipe FAQ

What olives should I use?
The best are pitted Kalamata or a good quality, wrinkled black olive. Avoid dyed black olives.
Do I need baking paper underneath?
For Bari style, it's better if you oil the tray generously, so the bottom bakes crisp too.

Ingredients

  • 500 g Pizza dough
  • 200 ml Tomato sauce
  • 150 g Fresh tomatoes (cherry or sliced)
  • 100 g Black olives (pitted)
  • 200 g Mozzarella cheese
  • 30 ml Olive oil (generously)
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 10 g Fresh basil