Mixed Mushroom Pizza
This Mixed Mushroom Pizza combines a savory blend of mushrooms, melted mozzarella, and crispy golden crust. It’s the perfect homemade pizza recipe that delivers gourmet flavor straight from your own oven—ideal for vegetarians and mushroom lovers alike
Ingredients
- Dough or use store-bought:
- 2 ½ cups – All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp – Salt
- 1 tsp – Sugar
- 2 ¼ tsp – Instant yeast
- 1 cup – Warm water
- 1 tbsp – Olive oil
- Toppings:
- 1 cup – Button mushrooms sliced
- 1 cup – Cremini mushrooms sliced
- ½ cup – Shiitake or portobello mushrooms sliced
- 2 tbsp – Olive oil for sautéing
- 2 cloves – Garlic minced
- 1 ½ cups – Shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup – Pizza sauce or white garlic sauce
- ¼ cup – Grated parmesan cheese optional
- Salt and pepper – To taste
- Fresh herbs – Basil oregano, or arugula for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast. Gradually add warm water and olive oil. Mix and knead until smooth. Cover and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- Sauté the Mushrooms:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and moisture evaporates (about 7 minutes).
- Shape the Dough:
- Roll the dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface. Place it on parchment paper or a floured pizza peel.
- Assemble the Pizza:
- Spread sauce evenly on the dough. Add mozzarella, sautéed mushrooms, and optional parmesan. Sprinkle herbs on top.
- Bake:
- Transfer to oven and bake for 12–15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Remove from oven, drizzle with olive oil or truffle oil, add fresh herbs or arugula, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
Equipment
- 1 Pizza Stone or Baking Tray – For a crisp crust
- 1 Skillet – For sautéing the mushrooms
- 1 Rolling Pin – To roll out the dough
- 1 Mixing Bowl – For preparing dough or toppings
- 1 Oven – Preheated to 475°F (245°C)
- 1 Wooden Spoon – For stirring toppings
- 1 Knife – To slice mushrooms and serve pizza
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Protein: 16g
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Recipe Notes
- For a more intense flavor, add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper or a splash of balsamic glaze after baking.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat in the oven for the best texture.
- This recipe is vegetarian-friendly and can be made vegan with plant-based cheese and dough.