- What if the egg whites don't cook through?
- You can gently spread the whites with a fork to create a thinner layer, so they cook faster.
- Can I use frozen spinach?
- Yes, but thaw it and squeeze out the water thoroughly, otherwise it will make the pizza soggy.
Pizza alla Bismark (Spinach & Egg Pizza)
Pizza alla Bismark is named after the famous German Chancellor who reportedly loved eggs on everything. The soul of this pizza is timing: the goal is a crispy crust and set egg whites, but a runny yolk that creates a natural, rich sauce over the spinach.
Ingredients
1
ball
Pizza Dough
5
oz
Tomato Sauce
7
oz
Mozzarella Cheese
2
large
Eggs
2
oz
Fresh Spinach
1
oz
Parmesan Cheese
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
1
handful
Fresh Basil
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Equipment Needed
- Baking sheet
- Small bowl (for cracking eggs)
Allergen Information
Wheat
Milk
Egg
Instructions
1
✓
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Tip: A hot oven is needed for the dough to rise suddenly.
2
✓
Roll out the dough, spread with tomato sauce, and sprinkle with mozzarella.
Tip: Leave some space at the edge for the crust.
3
✓
Place the pizza in the oven, but only for about 7-8 minutes (par-bake).
Tip: If you put it in with the raw egg at the start, the egg will be hard by the time the dough is done. Two-stage baking is the solution.
4
✓
Remove the par-baked pizza. Scatter the spinach leaves on top and crack two eggs into the center.
Tip: Crack the eggs into a small bowl first, then slide them onto the pizza to avoid breakage and shells.
5
✓
Return to the oven for another 5-6 minutes.
Tip: Watch the whites: if they turn white and solid, remove it, even if the yolk is jiggly (coagulation).
6
✓
Remove, sprinkle with Parmesan, basil, and drizzle with oil. Serve immediately.
Tip: When cut, the warm yolk mixes with the cheese and tomato like a creamy sauce (emulsion-like effect).
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Ingredients
- 1 ball Pizza Dough
- 5 oz Tomato Sauce
- 7 oz Mozzarella Cheese
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 oz Fresh Spinach
- 1 oz Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 handful Fresh Basil