PizzaPi.ai
The Umami Spice Harmony
A timeless artisanal combination where earthy mushrooms meet the bold, salty kick of premium pepperoni on a bed of molten mozzarella.
Ingredients
Sauce
Pizza Sauce
Cheese
Mozzarella
Protein
Pepperoni
Toppings
Mushrooms
How to Make It
DoughA 48-hour cold-fermented sourdough base, hand-stretched to 12 inches with a raised crust (cornicione) to support the moisture of the toppings.
SauceSpread 4-5 ounces of pizza sauce evenly starting from the center, using the back of a ladle to create a thin, consistent layer.
- 1Place a pizza stone or steel on the middle rack of your oven and preheat to 550°F (288°C) for at least 60 minutes.
- 2Thinly slice the mushrooms to approximately 1/8 inch thickness to ensure they roast rather than steam.
- 3Stretch your room-temperature dough gently on a floured peel, ensuring there are no thin spots in the center.
- 4Apply the pizza sauce in a spiral motion, leaving exactly one inch of the perimeter bare for the crust to rise.
- 5Distribute the mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce, ensuring the edges are well-covered to prevent the sauce from burning.
- 6Lay the pepperoni slices across the cheese in a single layer, slightly overlapping to allow for shrinkage.
- 7Scatter the sliced mushrooms directly on top of the pepperoni to allow them to absorb the rendering fats during the bake.
- 8Slide the pizza onto the preheated stone and bake for 6 to 8 minutes until the crust is charred and the cheese is bubbling with golden spots.
- 9Transfer the pizza to a wire cooling rack for 90 seconds to preserve the underside's crispness before slicing.
Chef's Tip
Place your mushrooms specifically on top of the pepperoni slices; as the pepperoni cooks, it releases spicy oils that effectively fry the mushrooms, concentrating their earthy flavor.