Ural Mountain Porcini Pizza

The treasure of Ural forests, porcini (the 'king of mushrooms') is the protagonist. Its earthy, meaty flavor dominates, complemented by local, fatty cheeses and a creamy sour cream base. This pizza brings nature close, with simple but premium ingredients.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 680 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Eastern European

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Pan for mushrooms
  • Baking sheet
  • Brush for cleaning mushrooms

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Wheat

Instructions

1

Clean and slice porcini. Sauté in a pan with little oil for a few minutes.

Tip: Mushrooms have high water content. Pre-sautéing concentrates flavor and prevents soggy pizza (water loss).
2

Preheat the oven to 425°F.

Tip: Hot oven is secret to crispy dough.
3

Mix sour cream with crushed garlic, salt, pepper, spread on dough.

Tip: Garlic sour cream goes great with mushrooms.
4

Distribute pre-sautéed mushrooms and sprinkle with grated cheese.

Tip: Keep mushrooms under cheese or half-exposed so they don't dry out completely.
5

Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

Tip: Smells tell the tale: if you smell roasted mushrooms, check the pizza.
6

Sprinkle with parsley when serving.

Tip: Parsley green color brightens the brown-white pizza.

Recipe FAQ

How do I clean porcini?
Never soak in water! Scrub dirt off with a small brush or paper towel, otherwise it gets spongy.
Can I use dried porcini?
Yes, soak in warm water, squeeze out, and put on pizza. Flavor can be even more intense.

Ingredients

  • 1 ball Pizza Dough
  • 5 oz Fresh Porcini Mushrooms
  • 5 oz Semi-hard Cheese (e.g., Gouda)
  • 3.5 oz Sour Cream
  • 2 tsp Olive Oil
  • 1 handful Fresh Parsley
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 pinch Salt & Pepper