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Pancetta pizza with red onion
Homemade Italian pancetta pizza

Crispy Pancetta & Red Onion Pizza

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Quick Meals
Pancetta is the Italian answer to bacon, but more refined: cured with salt and spices, then dried, not smoked. On this pizza, pancetta fat renders out during baking, permeating the tomato base while the meat becomes crispy. The sweetness of onion balances the saltiness. This dish brings rustic Italian countryside flavors where nothing is wasted and fat is flavor.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 512 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Skillet (for pancetta)
  • Proofing bowl
  • Baking sheet or stone

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Mix yeast in warm water, let sit 5 mins until frothy.

Tip: This proves the yeast is alive. No froth = dead yeast.
2 ✓

Mix flour and salt, add yeast water and oil. Knead 10 mins.

Tip: Salt inhibits yeast, so mix it into flour first.
3 ✓

Place dough in oiled bowl, cover, rise 60 mins.

Tip: Oil prevents drying out.
4 ✓

Dice pancetta and fry until fat renders halfway. Drain on paper towel.

Tip: Prevents a soggy pizza.
5 ✓

Slice onion paper-thin. Slice garlic.

Tip: Thin onions cook and sweeten fast.
6 ✓

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Stretch dough.

Tip: High heat is needed for 'oven spring'.
7 ✓

Spread sauce, top with oregano, pepper, garlic.

Tip: Pepper highlights tomato sweetness.
8 ✓

Add cheese, onions, and pancetta.

Tip: Cheese on bottom protects crust.
9 ✓

Bake 12-15 mins until golden. Top with basil.

Tip: Basil releases aroma on hot pizza.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use regular bacon?
Yes, but it adds a smokier taste. For authentic flavor, look for Pancetta.
Why is the pizza greasy?
Both pancetta and cheese release fat. Pre-frying the pancetta removes some excess fat before baking.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 2 oz (approx. 4 cups) Pizza Flour
  • 1 packet (0.25 oz) Active Dry Yeast
  • 1 1/4 cups Warm Water
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 3/4 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 5 oz Mozzarella Cheese
  • 3 1/2 oz Pancetta (or thick bacon)
  • 1 medium Red Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1/3 oz Fresh Basil