Nduja Sausage and Sheep's Cheese Pizza

Spicy, tangy homemade pizzas featuring 'nduja sausage and sheep's cheese, prepared with a slow-proved dough for superior flavor and texture.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1532.1 kcals 6128.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 189.1 grams 756.2 grams
Fat 64.1 grams 256.4 grams
Protein 49.6 grams 198.5 grams
Cook Time
32 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tbsp
7
g
Fresh Yeast
1 sachet
Dairy
400
g
GrainsCereals
800
g
Type '00' Flour
Plus extra for dusting
Liquids
650
ml
Water
Tepid
Meat
300
g
'Nduja
Soft spicy Italian sausage
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
1
handful
Basil
Fresh leaves
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Vegetables
400
g
Plum Tomatoes
Canned, preferably San Marzano

Steps

  • Sift semolina flour, type '00' flour, sugar, and salt into a large bowl and mix well.
  • Combine yeast with a small amount of tepid water to create a paste in a jug.
  • Add the yeast paste to the dry ingredients and gradually stir in the remaining 650ml water to form a soft dough.
  • Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-10 minutes until smooth and let prove in a warm room for 1.5 hours.
  • Knock back the doubled dough by punching it slightly and divide it into four equal balls.
  • Place dough balls on a greased tray, cover with cling film, and prove for four hours or overnight in the fridge.
  • Preheat the oven to its highest setting with a pizza stone or heavy tray inside.
  • Roll a dough ball to 0.5cm thickness and transfer it onto an upturned floured baking tray.
  • Blend canned tomatoes in a food processor and spread the puree over the pizza base.
  • Top the pizza with crumbled sheep's cheese, 'nduja, basil leaves, and a drizzle of peanut oil.
  • Slide the pizza onto the hot stone and bake for 5-8 minutes until the cheese melts and crust is cooked.
  • Repeat the assembly and baking process with the remaining dough balls and serve immediately.