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Pizza Argentina with thick crust, mozzarella, and tomato sauce
Argentine style pizza with thick crust and mozzarella

Classic Argentine Pizza (Pizza de Molde)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Quick Meals
Argentine "Pizza de Molde" (pan pizza) is the antithesis of the thin Italian pizza. Here, the crust is soft like focaccia, and the amount of cheese is staggering. In Buenos Aires pizzerias, the cheese cascades over the sides. This pizza is about abundance and community.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 18 mins
⌛ Total Time 38 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 550 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Argentine

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • High-sided baking pan (cake pan or deep dish)
  • Spatula

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Oil a high-sided pan. Press the dough in to fill the shape. Let rise in the pan for 20 minutes.

Tip: Rising in the pan gives it that characteristic spongy, soft texture.
2 ✓

Spread with sauce and par-bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes.

Tip: Par-baking prevents the center of the thick dough from staying raw under the heavy cheese.
3 ✓

Top with a mountain of mozzarella and oregano. Return to oven until cheese is fully melted and spotty brown.

Tip: The volume of cheese is key here: it should cover the dough completely to the edges ("cheese blanket").
4 ✓

Remove, top with green olives and fresh basil.

Tip: Let cool slightly, or the hot cheese will flow off when cut.

Recipe FAQ

Why a deep pan?
To hold the thick dough and the mountain of cheese so it doesn't spill into your oven.

Ingredients

  • 1 ball Thick Crust Pizza Dough (approx. 14 oz)
  • 2/3 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 10 oz Mozzarella Cheese (shredded, plenty)
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Basil
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 5 whole Green Olives (optional but typical)