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Holy Shiitake Pizza Recipe

Holy Shiitake Pizza Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Fusion
Servings 2 pieces
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Pizza dough homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup shiitake mushrooms cleaned and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cornmeal for dusting

Instructions
 

Crafting The Shiitake Mushroom Mix

  • Clean and slice the shiitake mushrooms.
  • In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add minced garlic and sauté until aromatic.
  • Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms and cook until they’re golden brown.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of fresh thyme leaves.
  • Set the mushroom mix aside.

Preparing The Pizza Dough

  • Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface.
  • Transfer the dough to a baking sheet dusted with cornmeal.
  • Preheat your oven according to the pizza dough instructions.

Assembling The Pizza

  • Spread a layer of the shiitake mushroom mix onto the pizza dough.
  • Sprinkle a generous amount of mozzarella cheese over the mushrooms.
  • Add a touch of grated Parmesan cheese for extra richness.
  • If you like it spicy, scatter some red pepper flakes for a kick.

Baking To Perfection

  • Place the pizza in the preheated oven.
  • Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the crust is golden brown.
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