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Pesto Pizza with Fresh Tomatoes & Mozzarella

Jennifer Segal · onceuponachef.com · 2019 · Original

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Baker's percentages

Flour

375g

Water

237g

Hydration

63.2%

Salt

3.2%

Yeast

2.53%

Oil

7.3%

Sauce

Cheese

252g

Dough weight

661g

Process

Bake temp

500°F / 260°C

Bake time

15-20 min

Oven

home standard

Surface

stone

Cold ferment

12h

Ingredients (9)

  • flourall-purpose flour3 cup · 375g
  • oilextra virgin olive oil2 tbsp · 27.2g
  • yeastinstant/rapid-rise yeast2.25 tsp · 9.5g
  • saltsalt1.75 tsp · 10.5g
  • waterwarm water1 cup · 237g
  • cheese mozzarellawhole milk mozzarella cheese8 oz · 226.8g
  • sauce tomato2 vine-ripened tomatoes2 each · 0g
  • cheese other¼ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano0.25 cup · 25g
  • salt¼ teaspoon salt0.25 tsp · 1.5g

Toppings (4)

  • over cheesecornmeal8.4g
  • over cheese½ cup good quality store-bought or homemade pesto100g
  • over cheeseFreshly ground black pepper
  • post bake¼ cup gently packed fresh basil leaves6g