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Pizza with wild mushrooms and bacon
Italian Mushroom and Bacon Pizza

"Woodsman's Style" Mushroom & Bacon Pizza

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Quick Meals
This pizza evokes the autumn forests: 'Boscaiolo' means woodcutter-style, implying rustic, earthy flavors. The deep aroma of mushrooms pairs perfectly with smoky bacon. It's not about tomato dominance, but the richness developed by roasting toppings, crowned with resinous rosemary.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 880 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large Bowl: For dough.
  • Skillet: To pre-cook toppings.
  • Pizza Stone: For crispness.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Combine flour and salt. Add yeast, water, oil. Knead until smooth. Let rise for 60 mins.

Tip: Mix salt into flour, not directly on yeast, to avoid inhibiting yeast activity.
2 ✓

Dice bacon. Cook in a cold skillet slowly until fat renders and meat is crisp.

Tip: Starting cold renders fat evenly without burning.
3 ✓

Clean and slice mushrooms. Sauté in bacon fat with garlic and rosemary until browned.

Tip: Don't salt mushrooms early; it draws out water and steams them instead of browning.
4 ✓

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Divide dough into 4, stretch into rounds.

Tip: Hand-stretching preserves air bubbles for a puffy crust.
5 ✓

Spread sauce, sprinkle oregano and mozzarella. Top with mushrooms and bacon.

Tip: Leave a 1-inch crust border clean.
6 ✓

Bake 12-15 mins until golden and bubbly.

Tip: High heat creates 'oven spring' for a light crust.
7 ✓

Finish with fresh Parmesan and pepper. Serve hot.

Tip: Adding Parmesan last preserves its nutty flavor.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the center soggy?
Mushrooms release water. Pre-cooking them evaporates moisture so your crust stays crisp.
Can I use dried mushrooms?
Yes! Soak in warm water, squeeze dry, and sauté. Save the soaking liquid for soup!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb "00" Pizza Flour
  • 1 packet Instant Yeast
  • 1 1/4 cups Lukewarm Water
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 3/4 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 1 cup Mozzarella (low moisture)
  • 5 oz Wild Mushrooms (Porcini, Chanterelle, or Cremini)
  • 4 oz Smoked Bacon or Pancetta
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 2 oz Parmesan