Mortadella Pizza Sandwichwith Pistachio Pesto
- 50 min
- Serves 3
- 16 ingredients
30 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. A bold, Italian-inspired sandwich that marries the savory richness of mortadella and creamy burrata with a vibrant pistachio pesto. The airy pizza dough, baked to a crisp finish, provides the perfect canvas for this flavorful combination.
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Method
In a bowl, combine flour, dry yeast, cold water, and olive oil; mix lightly until a smooth dough forms.
Add salt and knead for 10–15 minutes until the dough is elastic.
Let the dough rise for 2 hours at room temperature until doubled in size.
Divide the dough into three equal balls (approximately 220–250 g each).
Place the balls in a covered container and let them ferment for 2 days; bring to room temperature for 1 hour before baking.
Preheat the oven to 750°F (752 °F).
Flatten each dough ball, brush with olive oil, fold in half, and bake until golden brown, about 8–10 minutes.
While the dough bakes, roast pistachios lightly in a dry pan, then let them cool.
Pulse pistachios, grated parmesan, garlic, and fresh basil in a food processor until coarse.
With the processor running, slowly drizzle in extra‑virgin olive oil until a thick pesto forms.
Season the pesto with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice; adjust to taste.
Open the baked pizza dough and spread a generous layer of pistachio pesto.
Top with mortadella slices, place the burrata ball in the center, and add a handful of arugula.
Serve the sandwich immediately while the dough is still warm.
Tips while you cook
- Ferment dough ahead
- After dividing, let the dough balls ferment for 2 days and bring them to room temperature for 1 hour before baking.
- Roast pistachios first
- Lightly roast the pistachios in a dry pan and let them cool before processing into pesto.
- Oil the dough for color
- Brush each flattened dough ball with olive oil before folding and baking.
- Serve while warm
- Serve the assembled sandwich immediately while the baked dough is still warm.
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