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Heart shaped pizza on parchment paper topped with prosciutto, sliced mushrooms, black olives, tomato slices, melted cheese, and fresh basil leaves. Golden crust with red sauce visible underneath, styled on a gray stone surface with whole tomatoes nearby.

Heart Shaped Prosciutto and Mushroom Pizza

Nesting Lane Indulge
Heart Shaped Prosciutto and Mushroom Pizza with mozzarella, tomatoes, olives, and fresh basil on homemade dough.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4

Equipment

Large Mixing Bowl
Wooden Spoon
Plastic Wrap
Rolling Pin
Small Bowl
Basting Brush
Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

Pizza dough:

Toppings:

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, add the yeast, sugar, and warm water. Stir and let stand until foamy.
  • Add the flour, salt, and olive oil to the bowl. Stir with a wooden spoon until a rough, sticky dough forms.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, adding a small amount of flour if needed.
  • Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and turn once to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size.
  • Preheat the oven to 475 degrees Fahrenheit. Place a pizza stone in the oven if using one.
  • Place parchment paper on a flat surface. Press the dough down and set it on the parchment.
  • Shape the dough into a large heart about 12 inches wide, keeping the edges slightly thicker.
  • Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edge.
  • Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the mozzarella.
  • Arrange the tomato slices over the cheese. Arrange the mushroom slices over the tomatoes. Scatter the prosciutto strips evenly across the pizza. Add the black olives evenly over the top.
  • Sprinkle with dried oregano and crushed red pepper flakes.
  • Brush the exposed crust with olive oil.
  • Bake until the crust turns golden and the cheese melts and bubbles.
  • Remove the pizza from the oven and let rest.
  • Top with fresh basil leaves.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Dough Handling
Let the dough rest at room temperature before shaping so it stretches without pulling back.
Shaping the Heart
Start with a round shape, then gently pull the bottom to form the point.
Baking Surface
A pizza stone helps the crust cook evenly, though a baking sheet also works well.
Resting After Baking
Letting the pizza rest briefly helps the cheese set before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 608kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 24gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 1497mgPotassium: 376mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 373mgIron: 4mg
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