A proper Italian style pizza doesn’t need much - just a good dough, a simple tomato base, fresh mozzarella and a few quality toppings.
Let the Mistral Supersmart Pro do the hard work, then fire up the Mistral Electric Pizza Oven and get ready for that crispy, golden crust.
Method
- Add the lukewarm water and yeast to the Mistral Supersmart Pro bowl and give them some time to get acquainted.
- Add the flour, salt and olive oil, then select the Knead function. Let the SuperSmart Pro do the heavy lifting until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Remove the dough, shape it into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover and leave somewhere warm for 1–2 hours, or until it's doubled in size.
- Add the tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper to the bowl.
- Pulse until you have a smooth but slightly textured sauce. Stir through the fresh basil and set aside.
- Once the dough has doubled in size, divide it into 2 equal portions.
- Shape each portion into a ball and leave to rest for another 15–20 minutes. On a lightly floured surface, gently stretch each ball into a round, leaving the edges slightly thicker for that beautifully puffy classic Italian crust.
- Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over each pizza. Top with torn mozzarella and your favourite toppings, then finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
- Mistral Tip: When it comes to pizza, less is often more. Resist the urge to pile it high. A handful of quality ingredients will give you that authentic Italian style result.
- Preheat your oven to its highest setting, ideally 250°C or hotter, with a pizza stone or heavy baking tray inside. Carefully transfer each pizza onto the hot surface and bake for 7–10 minutes, or until the crust is puffed and golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- Finish with fresh basil and another drizzle of olive oil.
Serving Inspiration
Bring the pizzas straight to the table, slice them up and let everyone dig in. Add a fresh salad, some marinated olives and a cold drink for an easy Italian inspired dinner.
Our Little Secret
For that proper pizzeria style finish, cook your pizza in the Mistral Electric Pizza Oven. The high heat helps create a crispy base, golden crust and bubbling cheese in no time. Just the way pizza should be.
For something a little more fun, pair your pizza with an icy creation from the Mistral Slushie Machine and you've officially got pizza night sorted.
