Dive into homemade pizza making with a touch of Frank Occhino's magic. Whether you're cooking leisurely or in a hurry, our two dough recipes have you covered: from a slow-fermented dough for depth of flavor to a quick and convenient version.
Simple, fresh, and delicious—let's make pizza, gratsi style. Ready, set, bake!

Ultra-Quick Pizza Dough Recipe (For those that can't wait):
Ingredients:
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup water (adjust as needed)
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Process:
1) Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Add water and oil. Stir to form a dough.
2) Knead briefly on a floured surface until smooth.
3) Rest 10 minutes, covered.
4 )Shape into desired size. Roll out for pizza base.

72-Hour Fermentation Pizza Dough (For those with lot's of patience!):
Ingredients:
• 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour
• 1⅓ cups (325ml) water
• 2 teaspoons (10g) salt
• ½ teaspoon (2g) dry yeast

Process:
1) Mix flour, water, and yeast. Rest 20 mins. Knead with salt. Ferment 24 hours at room temp.
2) Shape into balls. Refrigerate 48 hours. Warm up 2 hours before using.

And now for our Pizza:
Ingredients:
• Fresh shredded mozzarella cheese
• Cherry tomatoes,
• Salt and black pepper
• Dried oregano
•  Fresh arugula , Balsamic glaze (store-bought or homemade)

Process:
1) Tomatoes: Season cherry tomatoes with salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Set aside.
2) Assembly: Stretch the pizza dough to form a base. Spread a thin layer of garlic sauce over the dough. Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese. Distribute seasoned cherry tomatoes evenly.
3) Baking: Preheat your oven to its highest setting, ideally 250°C (480°F) or more, with a pizza stone or inverted baking tray inside. Slide the pizza onto the preheated surface and bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
4) Finishing Touches: Once baked, top the pizza with fresh arugula. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.

How to make the garlic sauce:
Ingredients:
• 4 cloves garlic, finely crushed
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Salt to taste

Process:
Mix crushed garlic with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Set aside for at least 30 minutes to infuse the flavors.


Tips:
1) Use a pizza stone or baking tray for best results.
2) Allow dough to come to room temperature before stretching.
3) Substitute ingredients based on availability.

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