Description
This Fresh Fig and Walnut Artisan Pizza merges the sweetness of ripe figs with the earthy tones of walnuts, all enveloped in a perfectly crispy crust. The sprinkling of thyme adds a subtle hint of the Mediterranean, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that dance on your palate.
As you pull each slice from the hot stone, the mozzarella stretches delightfully, pairing beautifully with the figs’ lush texture and the walnuts’ crunch. Ideal for a rustic dinner party or a quiet evening at home, this pizza promises not only to feed the stomach but also to enchant the senses, offering a gourmet experience that transcends the ordinary pizza night.
Ingredients
2.2 pounds/ 1 kilogram 00 flour (pizza flour)
2¾ cups/650 milliliters water
1½ tablespoons dry yeast
2 tablespoons coarse salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups mozzarella, shredded
6 fresh figs, sliced
36 whole walnuts
12 sprigs thyme
Instructions
Day 1:
In a stand mixer bowl, combine the flour, yeast, and water. Mix well, cover with a kitchen towel, and let rest for 30 minutes.
Add salt and knead slowly for 5 minutes. Introduce olive oil and knead until sticky. Oil a large rectangular container and transfer the dough using a spatula. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
Fold the dough, form a new ball, let rise for another 30 minutes, then refrigerate overnight.
Day 2:
Remove dough 2 hours before baking, divide into 6 balls, and return to the container.
Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
Roll each dough ball into a 1″ thick circle. Top each with ½ cup mozzarella, olive oil, sliced figs, 6 walnuts, and thyme from 2 sprigs.
Bake for 15 minutes or until desired color is achieved. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 350 kcal