Authentic Pizza Quattro Formaggi Recipe (Four Cheese Pizza)

 

 

Pizza Quattro Formaggi (Four Cheese Pizza) is a dream for cheese lovers!  It combines four different types of cheese, creating a rich and creamy flavor.

Ingredients (For 1 Large Pizza)

For the Dough:

• 250g (2 cups) "00" flour or all-purpose flour
• 150ml (⅔ cup) warm water
• 3g (½ tsp) dry yeast
• 1 pinch of sugar
• 5g (1 tsp) salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Cheese Topping:

• 50g (¼ cup) Mozzarella cheese (melts well)
• 50g (¼ cup) Gorgonzola cheese (blue cheese for strong flavor)
• 50g (¼ cup) Parmesan cheese (for sharpness)
• 50g (¼ cup) Provolone cheese (mild and creamy)
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• ½ tsp dried oregano (optional)

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 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

1️⃣ Mix yeast and sugar into warm water and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2️⃣ Add the yeast mixture to the flour, then add salt and olive oil.
3️⃣ Knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4️⃣ Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise for 2-3 hours until doubled in size.

Step 2: Assemble the Pizza

1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 250°C (480°F).
2️⃣ Roll out the dough into a thin circle.
3️⃣ Drizzle a little olive oil over the dough.
4️⃣ Evenly distribute all four types of cheese over the pizza.
5️⃣ Sprinkle some dried oregano for extra flavor.

Step 3: Bake the Pizza

1️⃣ Bake for 7-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the crust is golden.
2️⃣ Remove from the oven and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.