- Why is the center soggy?
- Too much tomato sauce, or vegetables released too much water. It helps to drain the mozzarella beforehand!
Rustic Country Pizza with Salami & Peppers
"Campagnola" means "country style." This pizza doesn't follow Neapolitan minimalism but embraces hearty, rustic flavors: salami fat renders and roasts with onions and peppers, forming a ragu-like flavor under the cheese. Great for home ovens as the crust is slightly thicker and sturdier.
Ingredients
10
oz
Pizza Dough
2/3
cup
Thick Pizza Sauce
7
oz
Mozzarella Cheese (low moisture block)
3.5
oz
Salami (e.g., Pepperoni or Soppressata)
1
whole
Bell Pepper
1
whole
Red Onion
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
10
leaves
Fresh Basil
1
pinch
Salt
1
pinch
Dried Oregano or Pepper
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Equipment Needed
- Parchment paper
- Baking sheet
Allergen Information
Wheat
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Preheat oven to max (425-480°F). If you have a stone, put it in; otherwise heat the tray.
Tip: Hot oven shocks the dough, making bubbles expand rapidly for an airy rim.
2
✓
Stretch dough by hand (no rolling pin to keep air in edges). Place on parchment.
Tip: Let dough rest at room temp first, or it snaps back.
3
✓
Spread sauce leaving a 1-inch rim. Season with oregano, salt, pepper.
Tip: Sauce shouldn't be too runny.
4
✓
Layer thin salami, onion rings, and pepper strips. Top with grated cheese.
Tip: Campagnola style often puts cheese on top to protect veggies from burning.
5
✓
Drizzle with oil, bake 12-15 minutes until bubbly and crust is blistered.
Tip: Slide pizza with parchment onto hot tray.
6
✓
Remove and immediately top with fresh basil. Steam releases aroma without burning it.
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Ingredients
- 10 oz Pizza Dough
- 2/3 cup Thick Pizza Sauce
- 7 oz Mozzarella Cheese (low moisture block)
- 3.5 oz Salami (e.g., Pepperoni or Soppressata)
- 1 whole Bell Pepper
- 1 whole Red Onion
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 10 leaves Fresh Basil
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Dried Oregano or Pepper