Description
Quattro Formaggi Pizza is a classic Italian cheese pizza featuring four distinct cheeses layered over a soft homemade dough, creating a rich, creamy, and indulgent flavor with a perfectly crisp crust.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/3 cup gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for brushing)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Mix flour, salt, sugar, and yeast in a bowl.
- Add warm water and olive oil, then mix into a dough.
- Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let dough rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 220°C (430°F).
- Roll out dough into a pizza base and transfer to tray.
- Brush with olive oil and spread ricotta evenly.
- Top with mozzarella, gorgonzola, and parmesan.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Finish with oregano, slice, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use pizza stone for crispier crust.
- Do not overload with cheese to avoid sogginess.
- Honey can be drizzled after baking for sweetness contrast.
- Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for 24 hours.
- Substitute cheeses based on preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
