Homemade pizza with garlic and chili olive oil: the recipe that changes everything

Why use garlic and chili olive oil on homemade pizza?

Straight from the oven, a homemade pizza reveals its full potential with garlic and chili olive oil, obtained by co-crushing fresh fruit and olives. This traditional method, far from simple added flavors, offers an intense and natural taste, ideal for enhancing the dough and toppings. Used as a finish, it links Calabrian tradition and the creativity of your kitchen.

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The recipe: homemade pizza with garlic and chili olive oil

Seasonal ingredients for August

1. 500 g Type 00 flour
2. 300 ml lukewarm water
3. 12 g fresh yeast
4. 1 teaspoon fine salt
5. 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil for the dough
6. 200 g homemade tomato sauce
7. 200 g mozzarella di bufala
8. 1 zucchini, 1 red bell pepper, a few cherry tomatoes (summer vegetables)
9. A few fresh basil leaves
10. 2 tablespoons of organic garlic and chili olive oil for finishing

Step-by-step preparation

1. Dissolve the yeast in lukewarm water, add the flour, then the salt and olive oil. Knead until a soft dough is obtained. Let it rise for 2 hours.
2. Preheat the oven to its maximum (250°C or more, ideally with a pizza stone).
3. Roll out the dough, top with tomato sauce, mozzarella, thinly sliced summer vegetables.
4. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the crust is golden and crispy.
5. Remove the pizza from the oven, drizzle generously with garlic and chili olive oil. Add fresh basil just before serving.

For a change, dare to use Modena PGI balsamic vinegar drizzled over vegetarian pizza.

Tips, tricks, and variations

How to properly dose garlic and chili oil?

• For a subtle touch, start with one tablespoon for a whole pizza.
• More character? Go up to two tablespoons, but always after cooking to preserve the aroma.
• Garlic and chili oil also pairs well with white pizza (without tomato) and pizzas with grilled vegetables.
• For a professional experience at home, discover the customizable range for restaurants.

Why use co-crushed oil and not flavored oil?

Garlic and chili olive oil obtained by co-crushing guarantees a stable and natural flavor, without the risk of off-flavors. It is this technique that distinguishes an authentic pizza from a pizza simply enhanced by added aroma.

List of summer variations to try

1. Zucchini, mozzarella, garlic, and chili oil pizza
2. Bell pepper, cherry tomato, garlic, and chili oil pizza
3. White pizza with ricotta, grilled vegetables, garlic, and chili oil
4. Burrata, basil, garlic, and chili oil pizza
5. Eggplant, Parmesan, garlic, and chili oil pizza

Frequently asked questions about homemade pizza and garlic and chili olive oil

Which olive oil to choose for homemade pizza?

Co-crushed garlic and chili olive oil makes a real difference with its aromatic power, ideal for finishing.

Can garlic and chili olive oil be added before cooking?

It's best to add it after cooking to preserve its aromas and freshness.

Where to find quality co-crushed garlic and chili oil?

Explore the artisan selection or personalize your bottle for the table.

For Italian cuisine enthusiasts, organic garlic and chili olive oil is available from 200 ml, and in a discovery set to vary your seasoning pleasures.