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Four Cheese Pizza Recipe

Four Cheese Pizza Recipe

Four Cheese Pizza combines a crisp, homemade crust with a luxurious blend of mozzarella, Gorgonzola, goat cheese, and Parmesan for a pizza that's rich in flavor and wonderfully satisfying. It's an excellent choice for pizza night when you want something simple to make yet worthy of a gourmet menu.
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Course: Baking, Main Course, sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Four Cheese Pizza Recipe
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 680kcal

Ingredients

For the Pizza Dough

  • 4 cups 500 g / 1.1 lb Italian 00 flour
  • 2 teaspoons fast-action dried yeast 7 g
  • 1⅓ cups 320 ml lukewarm water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • Semolina flour or all-purpose flour for dusting

For the Toppings

  • ½ cup 200 g crushed strained tomatoes (passata)
  • 2 balls mozzarella 250 g, torn into pieces
  • ½ cup 100 g Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
  • ½ cup 120 g goat cheese, crumbled
  • ½ cup 40 g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Freshly ground black pepper optional

Instructions

Prepare the Pizza Dough

  • In a large mixing bowl, add the Italian 00 flour. Place the salt on one side of the bowl and the dried yeast on the opposite side to prevent the salt from coming into direct contact with the yeast before mixing.
  • Create a well in the center of the flour mixture. Pour in the lukewarm water, olive oil, and sugar, then stir everything together until a shaggy dough begins to form. If the dough feels excessively sticky, sprinkle in a small amount of additional flour until it becomes easier to handle.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead for about 10 minutes, or until it becomes smooth, soft, and elastic. A properly kneaded dough should spring back when gently pressed with a fingertip.
  • Lightly coat a large clean bowl with about ½ tablespoon of olive oil. Shape the dough into a smooth ball and place it in the prepared bowl. Rub a thin layer of olive oil over the surface of the dough to help prevent it from drying out.
  • Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free location for 3 to 4 hours, or until it has tripled in size.

Assemble and Bake the Pizza

  • Preheat the oven to its highest setting, at least 450°F (230°C), allowing the baking tray or pizza pan to heat inside the oven for the best crust texture.
  • Once the dough has risen, gently deflate it and divide it into 2 large or 4 individual portions, depending on your preferred pizza size.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into your desired shape using a rolling pin, or stretch the dough by hand for a more rustic appearance.
  • Carefully remove the hot baking tray from the oven and lightly dust it with semolina or flour to help prevent sticking and encourage a crisp base.
  • Place the prepared pizza dough onto the hot tray. Spread an even layer of the crushed tomato passata across the surface, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
  • Evenly distribute the mozzarella, Gorgonzola, goat cheese, and freshly grated Parmesan over the tomato layer. If desired, finish with a few grinds of freshly cracked black pepper for additional flavor.
  • Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is crisp and golden, the cheeses have melted completely, and the top develops bubbling, lightly browned spots.
  • Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool for 1 to 2 minutes before slicing. Serve immediately while the cheese is hot, creamy, and perfectly melted.

Notes

  • Pizza Dough: Prep in advance to allow time to prove, or use a yeast-free instant dough if you're short on time.
  • Cheese: Use a base of good melting cheese like mozzarella, paired with flavor-boosters like gorgonzola, goat cheese, taleggio, or parmesan.
  • Tomato Sauce: Use high-quality Italian passata for a quick shortcut, or make a classic homemade Italian tomato sauce.
  • Baking: Pre-heat your oven to its highest temperature for the best crust.
  • Storage & Freezing: Store leftovers in the fridge for 2–3 days. You can also freeze leftover cooked pizza or raw unproven dough (thaw completely before using).

Nutrition

Calories: 680kcal