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Pizza alla Barese with tomatoes and black olives
Bari-style pizza with tomatoes and olives

Bari-Style Tomato and Olive Pizza

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Main Courses
Puglia, specifically Bari in Southern Italy, is famous for its exceptional olive oil and produce. Pizza alla Barese (often seen as a style of focaccia) is a triumph of simplicity: salty, crispy dough meets sun-ripened tomatoes and characterful black olives. It's not about the cheese; it's about the perfect harmony between the crust and the 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 pan
  • Knife for slicing tomatoes

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease your pan with plenty of olive oil.

Tip: The oil here isn't just non-stick; it's an ingredient that improves flavor and texture.
2 ✓

Press the dough into the pan. Spread with sauce and sprinkle with oregano.

Tip: Oregano is tomato's best friend, but crush it in your palm before sprinkling to activate the scent.
3 ✓

Press the fresh tomato pieces and olives slightly into the dough.

Tip: Pressing the toppings in (like focaccia) helps the flavors permeate the dough during baking.
4 ✓

Scatter mozzarella on top and bake for 15-18 minutes until the edges are golden brown.

Tip: The fresh tomato juice caramelizes slightly in the oven, creating a sweet contrast to the salty olives.
5 ✓

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

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

Recipe FAQ

What olives should I use?
Pitted Kalamata or high-quality wrinkled black olives are best. Avoid the cheap, dyed black olives.
Do I need parchment paper?
For Bari style, it's better to grease the pan generously with oil so the bottom fries to a crisp.

Ingredients

  • 1 ball Pizza Dough (approx. 1 lb)
  • 3/4 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 5 oz Fresh Tomatoes (Cherry or Sliced)
  • 3.5 oz Pitted Black Olives
  • 7 oz Mozzarella Cheese
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil (generous amount)
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Basil